Apocalyptic and eschatological features in Paul and Luke
by Justice, David, M.A., NEW ORLEANS BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, 2010, 107 pages; 1501506

Abstract:

This thesis presents the case that the writings of both Paul and Luke contain apocalyptic language in passages independent of eschatology. The study compiles a list of ten apocalyptic topics derived primarily from John Collins' definition of apocalypse and his master paradigm of their definitive characteristics. The apocalypses of 1 Enoch, 4 Ezra, 2 Baruch, Apocalypse of Abraham and Shepherd of Hermas are examined to determine the presence of these ten apocalyptic topics and whether they occur in passages that do not pertain to eschatological subjects. Then six of the undisputed letters of Paul and Luke-Acts are also examined for the presence of these apocalyptic topics. Non-eschatological passages were found in Paul and Luke which contain apocalyptic topics. The thesis also highlighted the difficulties in analyzing the writings of Paul and Luke using literary characteristics derived from the apocalypses.

 
AdviserWilliam F. Warren
SchoolNEW ORLEANS BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
SourceMAI/ 50-01, p. , Sep 2011
Source TypeThesis
SubjectsBiblical studies
Publication Number1501506
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