For Theirs Is the Kingdom: Inclusion and Participation of Children in the Gospel according to Luke

Images of Jesus blessing children are common in Sunday schools, but historical evidence suggests that children were a significant part of Jesus' ministry in the first century. In "For Theirs Is the Kingdom," Lindeman Allen challenges the traditional interpretation of Jesus' interactions with children and highlights their acceptance and participation in the Kingdom of God. This book offers a new perspective on Luke's gospel and emphasizes the importance of interdependence across generations in Lukan discipleship.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 03 May 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Images of Jesus blessing children adorn Sunday schools across the globe, but interpreters often simplify Jesus' interactions with children, portraying them as exceptions rather than the norm in his ministry. However, historical evidence suggests that Jesus' first-century world was filled with children. Re-reading Luke's gospel in this light, For Theirs Is the Kingdom interrogates the role and presence of children among Jesus' early followers. It offers a new perspective on Luke's child-centered narratives and the account as a whole, highlighting the acceptance and participation of children in the Kingdom of God. By emphasizing interdependence across generations, Lindeman Allen places interdependence at the core of Lukan discipleship.

Weight: 417g
Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781978703230