Publication Date
Winter 11-23-2008
School
School of Religion
Major
Religion: Biblical Studies
Primary Subject Area
Religion, Biblical Studies; Religion, General
Keywords
gospel, evangelization, contextualization, areopagus, kerygma, Paul, Acts
Disciplines
International and Area Studies | International and Intercultural Communication | Religion Law | Sociology of Culture | Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Recommended Citation
Luca, Philip J., "Paul’s Contextualization of the Gospel before the Areopagus in Acts 17" (2008). Senior Honors Theses. 76.
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/honors/76
Abstract
The following thesis is an analysis on Paul’s presentation of the gospel to the Areopagus as recorded in Acts 17:22-31. The reasons behind his drastic permutation of the kerygma will be scrutinized by studying the exposition of the main components of the speech in parallel with an analysis of his audience. The objective of the thesis is to investigate the Apostle’s consistency with the orthodox kerygma as well as his interaction with the Gentile listeners. In conclusion, consequences for a relevant gospel presentation today will be proposed in light of Paul’s homily to the Areopagite Council.
Included in
International and Area Studies Commons, International and Intercultural Communication Commons, Religion Law Commons, Sociology of Culture Commons, Speech and Rhetorical Studies Commons
Comments
The thesis is an investigative study on why Paul changed his gospel presentation from his usual proclamation to an explanation of who God (Yahweh) is and how He works.