The Lukan Beatitudes (Luke 6.20–26) in the Canonical Choir: A ‘Test Case’ for John Christopher Thomas’ Hermeneutical Proposal

John Christopher Thomas proposes the metaphor of a black gospel choir as a hermeneutical tool that will allow interpreters to hear the diverse voices of Scripture in both their solo melodies and their joined harmonies. This paper uses an analysis of Luke’s beatitudes and woes as a test case for Thom...

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Main Author: Coleman, Rachel L. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Brill 2017
In: Journal of pentecostal theology
Year: 2017, Volume: 26, Issue: 1, Pages: 48-67
IxTheo Classification:HC New Testament
KDG Free church
VB Hermeneutics; Philosophy
Further subjects:B Bible. Lukasevangelium 6,20-26
B Canon beatitudes woes poor rich discipleship
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Summary:John Christopher Thomas proposes the metaphor of a black gospel choir as a hermeneutical tool that will allow interpreters to hear the diverse voices of Scripture in both their solo melodies and their joined harmonies. This paper uses an analysis of Luke’s beatitudes and woes as a test case for Thomas’ metaphor.
ISSN:1745-5251
Contains:In: Journal of pentecostal theology
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1163/17455251-02601006