Scriptural Interpretation and Community Self-Definition in Luke-Acts and the Writings of Justin Martyr

Although scholars often assume that Luke and Justin similarly claim the sacred texts of Jews for the non-Jewish church, this book offers a fresh analysis that uncovers significant differences between their respective depictions of the relationship between Christ-believers and the Jewish scriptures.

About the author

Susan J. Wendel, Ph.D. (2009) in Early Christianity, McMaster University, is Assistant Professor of New Testament at Briercrest College. She has previously published a paper on the writings of Luke and Justin entitled, "Interpreting the Descent of the Spirit: A Comparison of Justin's Dialogue with Trypho and Luke-Acts," in: Justin Martyr and His Worlds (ed. P. Foster and S. Parvis; Minneapolis: Fortress, 2007).

Product details

• Authors: Susan Wendel
• Publisher: Brill
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 14.02.2011
• EAN: 9789004189201
• ISBN: 978-90-04-18920-1
• No. of pages: 348
• Weight: 717 g
• Series: Novum Testamentum, Supplements
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Religious writings, prayers, songbooks, religious meditations