The Ascension and the Eschatology of Luke-Acts

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

E-ISSN: 1475-3065|23|2|191-200

ISSN: 0036-9306

Source: Scottish Journal of Theology, Vol.23, Iss.2, 1970-05, pp. : 191-200

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Abstract

Much recent discussion of Luke and his theology has revolved around his interpretation of the eschatological outlook of early Christianity. That he has at this point entered upon a certain amount of redefinition seems clear from his handling of St. Mark's gospel. What is less clear, however, is that his interpretation represents the turning away from eschatology that is sometimes attributed to him and that, because of this, he merits the accusation of having compromised the outlook of the early proclamation. Wilckens defends Luke against such accusations on the grounds that they rest upon a one-sided conception of Paul's theology. It may also be suggested that they can be substantiated only by a failure to appreciate Luke's own outlook and by a determination to force him into the mould of ‘redemptive historya’.