REL220 Lecture 3: Rel_220_-_Class_3
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A category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content . It is key for the interpretation process. Making sense of the genre(s) of luke-acts. Review: one author (luke) of a unified two-part work (luke-acts), but are. There is considerable overlap between the two genres. The unified work of luke-acts can be classified as history. Genre of the gospel of luke: ancient biography. Focused on one key hero figure (jesus) Focused on public debut of the hero later in life. Often detailed attention given to the hero"s death. Significance of understanding of luke as biography: jesus is the focus. But acts is not focused on one individual the way. Gospels focus on jesus (despite prominence of peter & paul) Worth noting that fictitious genres (e. g. , novel, epic) also fail as contenders for the genre of acts. Concern to provide accurate account (e. g. , personal participation in events, consultation of eye-witnesses, relevant sources, etc. ) (luke 1:3)
