Lesson 3 Flashcards
Dr. Cara believes that Luke is both a historian and theologian. Explain.
Like I.H. Marshall, Cara says you can be theologically biased AND historically accurate. They do not have to be mutually exclusive.
Summarize the argument of I.H. Marshall that Luke is both a theologian and an accurate historian.
He assumes that theological objectivity is not necessary for historical accuracy. You can espouse your theological beliefs and still record history accurately.
Of the many proposed secondary purposes of Acts, list two that Dr. Cara agrees with and one that he does not.
Dr. Cara mainly likes aspects of the following views of purpose
1. Shows relationship of Christ to the Holy Spirit
2. Confirms that the Church is for Gentiles
Dr. Cara mainly dislikes aspects of the following views of purpose
1. Defends Paul to Jewish Christians
