The Lucan Journey: A Study of Luke 9:28-36 and Acts 1:6-11 as an Architectural Pair

Contents
Abbreviations 17
General Introduction 19
	Aim of the Study 22
	Delimination of the Study 23
	Method of the Study 23
	Division of the Study 24
Part I: Literary Indications of the Journey of the Gospel
	Introduction to Part I 29
	Chapter1: Indication of Movement 31
		1 Indications of Movement 31
			1.1 Indications of a Change of Place 32
			1.2 Sayings about Movement 32
				1.2.1 Saying of Jesus 33
				1.2.2 Saying of Others 33
			1.3 Conclusion 34
		2 Terminological Indications of Movement 34
			2.1 Verby of Movement on Foot 35
				2.1.1 Movement in General 35
				2.1.2 Movement out/in/away 35
				2.1.3 Movement up/down 36
			2.2 Verby of Other Ways of Movement 36
				2.2.1 By Boat 36
				2.2.2 Movement Imposed by Others 36
				2.2.3 Other Ways 37
			2.3 Nouns 37
			2.4 Conclusion 37
		3 Persons en Route with Jesus 38
			3.1 Jesus\' Disciples 39
			3.2 Others 39
			3.3 Conclusion 39
		4. Places Involved in Jesus\' Movement 40
			4.1 Regions or Geographical Locations 40
				4.1.1 Particular Regions, Towns or Places 40
				4.1.2 Various Settings 41
			4.2 Buildings 41
				4.2.1 Particular Buildings 41
				4.2.2 Other Buildings 42
			4.3 Conclusion 42
		5 Conclusion 43
	Chapter 2: Jesus\' Movements in the Narrative Sequence of the Gospel 45
		1 Journey in Galilee (Luke 4:14 - 9:50) 45
		2 Journey towards Jerusalem (Luke 9:51-18:46) 50
		3 Jesus\' Movements in Jerusalem (Luke 19:47-24:53) 53
		4 Conclusion 56
	Conclusions to Part I 57
Part II: Luke 9:28-36 and Acts 1:6-11, an Architectural Pair
	Introduction to Part II 63
	Chapter 3: The Transfiguration of the Lord (Luke 9:28-36) 65
		1 Textual Study 65
			1.1 Delimitation of the Text 65
				1.1.1 The Beginning of the Narrative 66
				1.1.2 The End of the Narrative 67
				1.1.3 The Literary Unity of the Narrative 67
			1.2 Textual Criticism 69
			1.3 Structure 70
				1.3.1 Narrative Structure 70
				1.3.2 Literary Structure 72
			1.4 Distinctive Features of the Lucan Transfiguration Narrative 74
			1.5 The Transfiguration Narrative and Its Context (Luke 4:14.9:50) 75
				1.5.1 Jesus\' Identity 76
				1.5.2 Jesus\' Prophetic Role 83
				1.5.3 Jesus\' Glory 86
				1.5.4 Jesus Destiny 86
				1.5.5 The Disciples\' Lack of Understanding 88
				1.5.6 Conclusion 90
		2 Exegetical Study 91
			2.1 Some Key Words 91
				2.1.1 Verbs 92
				2.1.2 Nouns 100
				2.1.3 Adjective: [...] 107
			2.2 Analysis of the Transfiguration Narrative (Luke 9:28-36) 109
				2.2.1 Introduction: the Background for Revelation (Luke 9:28-29) 109
				2.2.2 Jesus\' Destiny (Luke 9:30-33) 114
				2.2.3 Jesus\' Identity (Luke 9:34-36) 128
		3 Conclusion 132
	Chapter 4: The Ascension of the Lord (Acts 1:6-11) 135
		1 Textual Study 135
			1.1 Delimitation of the Text 136
				1.1.1 The Beginning of the Text 136
				1.1.2 The End of the Narrative 138
				1.1.3 The Literary Unitiy of the Narrative 139
			1.2 Textual Criticism 139
			1.3 Structure 140
				1.3.1 Narrative Structure 141
				1.3.2 Literary Structure 141
			1.4 Comparison of the Lucan Ascension Narratives 142
				1.4.1 Reports of Jesus\' Ascension 142
				1.4.2 Comparison of Luke 24:50-53 and Acts 1:6-11 144
			1.5 The Ascension Narrative (Acts 1:6-1) and its Context 147
				1.5.1 Composition of Acts 147
				1.5.2 The Literary Unity of Acts 1:1-26 148
				1.5.3 The Ascension Narrative in Relation to Acts 1:1-26 152
		2 Exegetical Study 153
			2.1 Some Key Words 153
				2.1.1 Verbs 154
				2.1.2 Nouns 157
			2.2 Analysis of the Ascension Narrative (Acts 1:6-11) 162
				2.2.1 Kingdom Motif and Witness Commission (Acts 1:9-11) 163
				2.2.2 the Ascension (Acts 1:9-11) 168
		3 Conclusion 174
	Chapter 5: Luke 9:28-36 and Acts 1:6-11: An Architectural Pair 177
		1 Gaining a Perspective 177
			1.1 What is Architecture Analysis? 178
			1.2 What is an Architectural Pair? 179
		2 Luke 9:28-36 and Acts 1:6-11: An Architectural Pair 180
			2.1 The Location 181
			2.2 The Reference to White Clothes 182
			2.3 The Mention of the Two Men 183
			2.4 The Saying about Jesus\' Departure 183
			2.5 The Presence of the Cloud 184
			2.6 The Lack-of-Understanding Motif 184
			2.7 The Eyewitness Motif 185
			2.8 The Revelation about Jesus 186
			2.9 the Commission 187
		3 Conclusion 187
	Conclusion to Part II 189
Part III: The Journey and Lucan Theology
	Introduction to Part III 195
	Chapter 6: Jesus\' Ministry Journey in Luke 197
		1 The Announcement of the Mission 198
		2 The Beginning of the Journey and the \"Ascension\" 199
		3 The Journey and Jesus\' Ministry 200
			3.1 In Galilee: Preparation for the Journey and Teaching on the Kingdom (Luke 9:52-18:30) 201
				3.1.1 Preparation for the Journey (Luke 9:52-10:30) 202
				3.1.2 Teaching on the Kingdom (Luke 10:21-18:30) 204
				3.1.3 Conclusion 229
			3.2 In Judea: the Realization of the Kingdom (Luke 18:31-19:46) 231
				3.2.1 Prophecy of the Passion (Luke 18:31-34) 231
				3.2.2 Healing of the Blind Man (Luke 18:35-43) 233
				3.2.3 Jesus and Zacchaeus (Luke 19:1-10) 234
				3.2.4 Parable of the Pounds (Luke 19:11-27) 235
				3.2.5 Jesus Approaches Jerusalem (Luke 19:28-44) 236
				2.3.6 Jesus Arrives at Jerusalem (Luke 19:45-46) 237
				3.2.7 Conclusion 238
			3.3 In Jerusalem: Preparation for the Paschal Events and Further Teachings (Luke 20:45-21:36) 240
				3.3.1 Preparation for the Paschal Events (Luke 20:1-44) 241
				3.3.2 Further Teachings (Luke 20:45-21:36) 245
				3.3.3 Conclusion 248
			3.4 Realization of God\'s Plan in Terms of [...] and [...] (Luke 22:1.24:53) 251
				3.4.1 Review of Predictions of Jesus\' Passion 252
				3.4.2 Paschal Events 255
		4 Conclusion 272
	Chapter 7: The Disciples\' Missionary Journey Acts 277
		1 The Announcement of the Disciples\' Mission 277
		2 The Beginning of the Disciples\' Mission and \"Pentecost\" 278
		3 The Journey and the Mission of the Disciples 280
			3.1 Identification of the Missionary Travelers 280
				3.1.1 Recipients of the Witness Commissions 281
				3.1.2 Missionaries 285
				3.1.3 Conclusion 290
			3.2 Content of Witness 292
				3.2.1 Jesus\' Activity 292
				3.2.2 Preaching of the Kingdom 293
				3.2.3 Christological Titles 294
				3.2.4 Conclusion 300
			3.3 Missionary Espansion 301
				3.3.1 Mission of the First Disciples (Acts 2:14-12:24) 301
				3.3.2 Mission of Paul (Acts 12:25-28:19) 307
				3.3.3 Conclusion 314
			3.4 Mission as the Realization of God\'s Plan 315
				3.4.1 The Heavenly Commission (Luke 9:35) 315
				3.4.2 Jesus\' Commission to the Disciples (Luke 24:46.48) 316
				3.4.3 Internal Evidence in Acts 316
				3.4.4 Conclusion 323
			3.5 Guarantee of the Authenticity of the Testimony 323
				3.5.1 Preparation of the Witnesses 323
				3.5.2 Divine Confirmation 326
				3.5.3 Conformity with the Law of Duality 328
				3.5.4 Conclusion 329
		4 Conclusion 329
	Conclusion to Part III 332
General Conclusion 337
Bibliography 345
	Texts 345
	Tools 345
	Commentaries 347
	Studies 349
Index of Authors 355