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Book SynopsisThis book provides a literary analysis of New Testament texts on marriage, sex, family, and celibate ideals. It seeks to explore if, how, and eventually to what extent the New Testament favors sexual abstinence. The core of this study consequently consists of fresh perspectives on the issue of sexual abstinence in the New Testament through close readings of 1 Cor 7, Gal 3:28, Matt 19:1012, and Mark 12:1827/Matt 22:2333/Luke 20:2740, with a keen eye to the many ambassadors of abstinence in the textscharacters exhibiting sexual abstinence given a favorable characterization and function.As a comprehensive literary analysis of these texts from this perspective lacks precedent in contemporary biblical scholarship, the study is a valuable contribution to the ongoing scholarly debate on the biblical views on sex and marriage.Trade Review"In this thorough study, Gulaker brings a literary lens to the issue of sexual abstinence in the New Testament. The fresh readings offer new insights by understanding the sayings on abstinence in their literary context. The book provides a useful overview of the state-of-the art for this topic, as it studies both the texts that give priority to abstinence and the counter-texts that promote family life."—Anna Rebecca Solevåg, Professor of New Testament Studies, VID Specialized University, NorwayTable of ContentsList of Figures – List of Tables – Editor’s Preface – Abbreviations – Introduction – The Scope of This Study – Particular Gifts of God: 1 Cor 7 – For Those Given: Matt 19:10–12 – Un-familial Kingdom: Asexual Heaven – Un-Familial Kingdom: The New Social Order of Paul (Gal 3:28) – The Familial Kingdom: The Old Social Order in Letters like Paul’s – Conclusions – Bibliography – Index.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents a significant new interpretation of the role of divine testing in Luke-Acts. By using narrative criticism, fresh insights are offered on these texts, which are often considered difficult or unintelligible by modern readers. Author Cato Gulaker argues that the numerous allusions to divine testing make good sense within the theological rationale of Luke, including the idea of praying to God in order for him not to lead his petitioners into temptation. As this element of the New Testament writings in general, and Luke in particular, is frequently overlooked in academic publications, this book will be vital for scholars, clergy, and general readers interested in the theology and cosmology of the two-part Lukan narrative.One of the main themes in Luke's Gospel and Acts of the Apostles is that life is a series of trials, and that God Himself is the tester-in-chief. Gulaker brings this theme to the fore as never before, and shows us the true meaning of lead us not into temptation.'Henry Ansgar Kelly, Distinguished Research Professor, English Department, University of California, Los AngelesIn this careful study of Luke-Acts, Cato Gulaker argues that the figure of Satan should be interpreted as an agent of divine testing within a monistic worldview. Rather than an independent cosmic enemy of God and the church, Satan operates with divine authority to test, validate or disqualify the discipleship of members of the Christian community. Gulaker's highly stimulating work continues to cast new light on the shadowy figure of Satan in the New Testament.Paul Middleton, Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity, University of Chester

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