Call to Compassion The Lukan Perspective

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COMPASSION IN THE OLD TESTAMENT Introduction The Terminology of Compassion in the Bible The Terminology of Compassion in the Old Testament.... 26 The Terminology of Compassion in the New Testament.. 43 Synthesis The Compassionate God in the Old Testament Compassion as the Divine Attribute Compassion in Creation Compassion in Primeval and Patriarchal Histories Compassion the Basis of Election Compassion, the Heart of the Covenant Compassion: Its Traits and Human Responses Traits of compassion Human responses to compassion Conclusion JESUS: THE INCARNATION OF THE COMPASSIONATE GOD IN LUKE Introduction Incarnation and Jesus` Basic Proclamation Sitz imLeben of the Gospel of Luke Incarnation as the Supreme Expression of God`s Compassion Compassion: The Basic Thrust of the Mission of Jesus in Lk 4:16-21 Compassionate Deeds of Jesus Compassion in Healing Compassion in Feeding the Hungry (Lk 9:10-17 Compassion in Raising the Dead Lk 7:11-17 Compassion in Forgiveness Compassion in Seeking the Lost Lk 19:1-10 Compassion towards Women Compassion towards the Poor Suffering: The Cost of Being Compassionate In the Birth Narrative In Public Life.. In Passion Narrative (Lk 22: 1-23: 56 "TO BE COMPASSIONATE": JESUS` DEMAND AND ITS ILLUSTRATIONS Introduction Jesus` Demand in Lk 6:27-38 "BeCompassionate "Just as Your Father is Compassionate Theological Message The Parable of the Compassionate Samaritan The Context of the Parable The Real Neighbour Exhortation to be Compassionate The Theological Message The Parable of the Compassionate Father The Context of the Parable The "Senseless" and "Senseful" Son (15:12-24 The Uncompassionate Elder Brother (15:25-32 The Theological Message The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus The Context of the Parable The Earthly Life of the Rich Man and Lazarus (Lk 16:19-21 Reversal of Fortunes in the After Life (Lk 16:22-23)..... 330 The Compassionless` Plea for Compassion (Lk 16:24-31 The Theological Message