Mak Weeping and Tears in Luke's Gospel Narratives

Between Ancient and Modern Commentators
1. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-3-16-164293-7
Verlag: Mohr Siebeck
Format: PDF
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E-Book, Englisch, Band 637, 284 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 232 mm, Gewicht: 564 g

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Exploring the complex interplay of grief, repentance, and divine compassion, Sue Ann Mak examines the narratives of weeping and tears within the Gospel of Luke. Central moments such as Jesus' lament over Jerusalem, Peter's bitter weeping, and the widow of Nain's mourning are analyzed through a reception-historical approach. The author juxtaposes ancient interpretations by figures such as Hippolytus, Ambrose, and Augustine, with modern perspectives, highlighting the evolving understanding of emotional expression in theological contexts. By contrasting Stoic ideals of emotional restraint with the Christian embrace of sorrow's transformative potential, the author underscores the theological significance of grief as a pathway to repentance and spiritual renewal. She bridges the gap between ancient and modern thought, revealing the enduring relevance of these narratives for comprehending the complexities of human emotion and the redemptive power of faith.

Born 1984; 2021 M.A. in New Testament studies from Oxford University; 2024 D. Phil in New Testament studies from Oxford University; training for ordination with the British Methodist Church at The Queen's Foundation, Birmingham.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Mak, Sue Ann

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Christentum, Christliche Theologie Bibelwissenschaften Neues Testament: Exegese, Geschichte
• Geisteswissenschaften Religionswissenschaft Religionswissenschaft Allgemein Theologie

Über Autor(innen)

Mak, Sue Ann
Born 1984; 2021 M.A. in New Testament studies from Oxford University; 2024 D. Phil in New Testament studies from Oxford University; training for ordination with the British Methodist Church at The Queen's Foundation, Birmingham.