Page 297. EH SCHEFFLER READING LUKE FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF LIBERATION THEOLOGY 1. Introduction T... more Page 297. EH SCHEFFLER READING LUKE FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF LIBERATION THEOLOGY 1. Introduction To read the New Testament from the perspective of liberation theology has be-come increasingly important in recent years for a twofold reason. ... Luke seems to ...
This paper contains a theoretical reflection on psychological exegesis in which its relationship ... more This paper contains a theoretical reflection on psychological exegesis in which its relationship with other approaches of exegesis (especially sociological exegesis and historical criticism) is investigated. It is emphasised that psychological exegesis cannot be limited to one single approach. Attention is paid to a selection of models (psychoanalysis, analytical psychology, behaviourism and cognitive psychology) an attempt is also made to read Luke 12:35-48 in terms of these models.
The preaching of John the Baptist is considerably changed by the inclusion of the Sondergut-tradi... more The preaching of John the Baptist is considerably changed by the inclusion of the Sondergut-tradition (3:10-14) by Luke. The judgement of John's preaching is toned down and Luke's socio-economical interest is communicated. People should share, not exploit one another and accept social outcasts. This ethic integrates with the merciful attitude which Luke communicates in the rest of the Gospel towards all kinds of suffering.
Abstract The accounts of the arrest of Jesus in the synoptic and John's Gospels (Mk 14: 43–52... more Abstract The accounts of the arrest of Jesus in the synoptic and John's Gospels (Mk 14: 43–52, Mt 26: 47–56, Lk 22: 47–53, Jn 18: 1–12) are discussed with the focus on Jesus' attitude of non-violence. It is concluded that every Gospel portrays Jesus' attitude in its own unique way. Luke's Gospel and that of John seem to emphasise Jesus' non-violent stance the most, thereby revealing a ‘mysterious resemblance’ which cannot merely be explained in terms of literary dependence. However, the attitude correlates with motifs elsewhere in the two Gospels, for instance Jesus' attitude towards the Samaritans. The paper concludes with a brief hermeneutical reflection on the relevance of Jesus' attitude for the contemporary (post)modern world.
Since history is interpretation, it is argued that psychological insights can facilitate the hist... more Since history is interpretation, it is argued that psychological insights can facilitate the historical understanding of Jesus. However, emphasis should not so much be laid on a psychoanalytical interpretation of Jesus' personality, but it should rather be probed whether the 'effect' which Jesus had on his followers could be explained psychologically. In this regard attention is paid to psychotherapy and the processes of modelling and internalisation.
... Titre du document / Document title. Ernest Renan's Jesus : an appraisal = Le Jésus d... more ... Titre du document / Document title. Ernest Renan's Jesus : an appraisal = Le Jésus d'Ernest Renan: une évaluation. Auteur(s) / Author(s). SCHEFFLER E. (1) ; Affiliation(s) du ou des auteurs / Author(s) Affiliation(s). ... Historiographie. ; Exégèse. ; Renan (E.). ; Schweitzer (A.). ; ...
Two broadly defined historical problems related to the Emmaus narrative are investigated in this ... more Two broadly defined historical problems related to the Emmaus narrative are investigated in this article. After a brief reflection on presuppositions regarding historical investigation it is concluded that, although in all probability Luke did not compose the narrative {de novo}, the narrative is in many respects not based on historical fact. Its reworking by Luke is considered as well as its probable communication in the latter's historical context.
On the methodology of a holistic history of ancient Israel In this article certain issues relatin... more On the methodology of a holistic history of ancient Israel In this article certain issues relating to the concept ‘holistic historiography’ are clarified. Thereafter follows a reflection on methodology that would be appropriate for holistic historiography, involving the critical use of biblical and extra-biblical sources, Syro-Palestinian archaeology, historical geography, sociology, psychology and secondary literature.
The present-day world is marked by religious conflict (especially amongst the monotheistic “Abrah... more The present-day world is marked by religious conflict (especially amongst the monotheistic “Abrahamic” religions) to such an extent that it is often asserted (especially by neo-atheists like Dawkins and Harris) that the world would be a better place without religion. It is argued in this contribution that focus on the historical Jesus and his “religion” (especially his teaching on peacemaking and religious inclusivity), constitutes the key to the elimination of religious conflict. In this regard the work of Jewish (e.g., Buber, Lapide, Vermes, Moore) and Christian (e.g., Theissen, Borg, Crossan, Charlesworth et al.) historical Jesus scholars will be interfaced with the image of the (historical) Jesus that one encounters in the Qur’ān (cf. Parrinder, Mourad). A hermeneutical reflection that endeavours to appropriate Jesus’s call to peacemaking in the present-day world concludes the article.
Page 297. EH SCHEFFLER READING LUKE FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF LIBERATION THEOLOGY 1. Introduction T... more Page 297. EH SCHEFFLER READING LUKE FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF LIBERATION THEOLOGY 1. Introduction To read the New Testament from the perspective of liberation theology has be-come increasingly important in recent years for a twofold reason. ... Luke seems to ...
This paper contains a theoretical reflection on psychological exegesis in which its relationship ... more This paper contains a theoretical reflection on psychological exegesis in which its relationship with other approaches of exegesis (especially sociological exegesis and historical criticism) is investigated. It is emphasised that psychological exegesis cannot be limited to one single approach. Attention is paid to a selection of models (psychoanalysis, analytical psychology, behaviourism and cognitive psychology) an attempt is also made to read Luke 12:35-48 in terms of these models.
The preaching of John the Baptist is considerably changed by the inclusion of the Sondergut-tradi... more The preaching of John the Baptist is considerably changed by the inclusion of the Sondergut-tradition (3:10-14) by Luke. The judgement of John's preaching is toned down and Luke's socio-economical interest is communicated. People should share, not exploit one another and accept social outcasts. This ethic integrates with the merciful attitude which Luke communicates in the rest of the Gospel towards all kinds of suffering.
Abstract The accounts of the arrest of Jesus in the synoptic and John's Gospels (Mk 14: 43–52... more Abstract The accounts of the arrest of Jesus in the synoptic and John's Gospels (Mk 14: 43–52, Mt 26: 47–56, Lk 22: 47–53, Jn 18: 1–12) are discussed with the focus on Jesus' attitude of non-violence. It is concluded that every Gospel portrays Jesus' attitude in its own unique way. Luke's Gospel and that of John seem to emphasise Jesus' non-violent stance the most, thereby revealing a ‘mysterious resemblance’ which cannot merely be explained in terms of literary dependence. However, the attitude correlates with motifs elsewhere in the two Gospels, for instance Jesus' attitude towards the Samaritans. The paper concludes with a brief hermeneutical reflection on the relevance of Jesus' attitude for the contemporary (post)modern world.
Since history is interpretation, it is argued that psychological insights can facilitate the hist... more Since history is interpretation, it is argued that psychological insights can facilitate the historical understanding of Jesus. However, emphasis should not so much be laid on a psychoanalytical interpretation of Jesus' personality, but it should rather be probed whether the 'effect' which Jesus had on his followers could be explained psychologically. In this regard attention is paid to psychotherapy and the processes of modelling and internalisation.
... Titre du document / Document title. Ernest Renan's Jesus : an appraisal = Le Jésus d... more ... Titre du document / Document title. Ernest Renan's Jesus : an appraisal = Le Jésus d'Ernest Renan: une évaluation. Auteur(s) / Author(s). SCHEFFLER E. (1) ; Affiliation(s) du ou des auteurs / Author(s) Affiliation(s). ... Historiographie. ; Exégèse. ; Renan (E.). ; Schweitzer (A.). ; ...
Two broadly defined historical problems related to the Emmaus narrative are investigated in this ... more Two broadly defined historical problems related to the Emmaus narrative are investigated in this article. After a brief reflection on presuppositions regarding historical investigation it is concluded that, although in all probability Luke did not compose the narrative {de novo}, the narrative is in many respects not based on historical fact. Its reworking by Luke is considered as well as its probable communication in the latter's historical context.
On the methodology of a holistic history of ancient Israel In this article certain issues relatin... more On the methodology of a holistic history of ancient Israel In this article certain issues relating to the concept ‘holistic historiography’ are clarified. Thereafter follows a reflection on methodology that would be appropriate for holistic historiography, involving the critical use of biblical and extra-biblical sources, Syro-Palestinian archaeology, historical geography, sociology, psychology and secondary literature.
The present-day world is marked by religious conflict (especially amongst the monotheistic “Abrah... more The present-day world is marked by religious conflict (especially amongst the monotheistic “Abrahamic” religions) to such an extent that it is often asserted (especially by neo-atheists like Dawkins and Harris) that the world would be a better place without religion. It is argued in this contribution that focus on the historical Jesus and his “religion” (especially his teaching on peacemaking and religious inclusivity), constitutes the key to the elimination of religious conflict. In this regard the work of Jewish (e.g., Buber, Lapide, Vermes, Moore) and Christian (e.g., Theissen, Borg, Crossan, Charlesworth et al.) historical Jesus scholars will be interfaced with the image of the (historical) Jesus that one encounters in the Qur’ān (cf. Parrinder, Mourad). A hermeneutical reflection that endeavours to appropriate Jesus’s call to peacemaking in the present-day world concludes the article.
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