Abstract
This paper explores the theme of joy in Luke 1:5–25 through a narrative-critical approach, focusing on how Luke presents joy as a theological motif grounded in God’s redemptive initiative. By analyzing the chiastic structure and literary techniques of the passage, the paper highlights how the interplay of story and discourse conveys profound theological meaning. Through extensive intertextual allusions, particularly to the Old Testament, Luke frames this episode in Luke as both a continuation and fulfillment of Israel’s salvation history. Ultimately, the paper argues that Luke’s narrative invites readers to encounter a faithful God who brings joy in unexpected ways and calls all people to trust, reflect, and rejoice in the unfolding divine mystery.
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Huang, Jieqi
(2025)
"Glimpses of Joy in the Beginning of the Lucan Gospel: A Narrative-Critical Reading of Lk 1:5-2:52,"
Loyola Papers: Vol. 6:
No.
2, Article 5.
Available at:
https://archium.ateneo.edu/loyola/vol6/iss2/5