Beschreibung
The author’s purpose is to identify the prophetic image of Jesus in Lk 4,16-30 with its special reference to the prophecies of Third Isaiah (61,1-2a and 58,6d) and the prophetic ministries of Elijah-Elisha (1 Kings 17,8-24 and 2 Kings 5,1-14). He argues that it is the intention of Luke to present Jesus in this pericope, both, as one who brings the fulfilment of Scripture and as one who experiences rejection at home, which are two characteristic elements of a prophet.
To support his arguments he cites examples from Luke (Lk 7,16; 13,33; 24,19) in which Jesus was regarded as a prophet possessing such characteristic factors already in his lifetime. The author further claims that the prophecies of Third Isaiah and the references to the healing ministries of Elijah-Elisha mentioned by Luke in his Nazareth-Pericope themselves point to the nature and functions of a prophet. Thus, by projecting Jesus as a prophet, he finally draws the barometer for the future prophetic ministries of the followers of Jesus.
Autorenportrait
The Author: Raymond Joseph Irudhayasamy, born 1959, is a priest belonging to the diocese of Sivagangai, Tamil Nadu, S. India. Already as a theological student he was involved in the studies related to the bible and is a co-author of a commentary on Matthew in the vernacular language. After eight years of active parish ministry in his diocese, he began his doctoral studies at the University of Innsbruck (Austria). In November 2000, he acquired his Ph.D. in the New Testament Theology. At present, he is a pastor in his home diocese.
