5.1 Texts And Interpretation- The Kingdom Of God In Luke Flashcards
What are the main differing views about the arrival of the kingdom of God?
- past
- present
- future
- both present and future
What is the argument of a past arrival of the kingdom?
The kingdom was established before Jesus and continues on into the present and future
Who argues for a past arrival?
Hans Conzelmann
What does Conzelmann argue?
- salvation history is divided into 3 stages:
The age of Israel
Jesus’ ministry
Jesus’ ascension
What is meant by a present arrival of the kingdom?
- it is made known to people through the life and teachings of Jesus
Who argues for a present eschatology?
C H Dodd
What does Dodd argue?
Realised eschatology is a present kingdom, that is available to all (13:30) and with people now (17:21)
What is meant by a future arrival of the kingdom?
It’s an eschatological happening: the second coming of Christ, the parousia
Who argues for a future kingdom?
Albert Schweitzer
What does Schweitzer argue?
Imminent eschatology = all Jesus’ teachings were pointing to one time, and imminent future
What is the argument that the arrival of the kingdom is both in the present and the future?
The kingdom came into being through Jesus’ life BUT will be completed in the future
Who argues for both a present and future arrival of the kingdom?
Ian Marshall
What does Marshall argue?
An inaugurated eschatology, the kingdom was present in the ministry of Jesus; Jesus offers salvation to all and Jesus speaks of the future of parousia that will arrive when least expected (12:40)
What is a criticism of Conzelmanns argument?
It ignores the apocalyptic nature of Luke 21
What is a criticism of Dodds argument?
All interpretations assume realised eschatology is correct
What form of eschatology presents the KOFG as an event in the time after jesus’ death?
Futurist eschatology
What form of eschatology presents the KOFG as something solely instantiated by the life and death of Jesus?
Realised eschatology
What personal and ethical act is often emphasised in the eschatological teaching of the parables of Luke?
Repentance
What form of eschatology did Schweitzer argue was dominant in early Christian communities?
Futurist eschatology
Who argued that realised eschatology was more common in early Christian communities?
C H Dodd
What is meant by the term parousia?
It typically refers to beliefs concerning the second coming of Jesus Christ
What does it mean to talk of an imminent eschatology?
Used to refer to forms of eschatology that believe that a second coming event will occur in the very near future, if not immediately
What form of eschatology acknowledges elements of both traditional perspectives on the KOFG in Luke?
Inaugurated eschatology
