Anna's Characterization in Luke 2:36-38: A Case of Conceptual Allusion?

An essay is presented on the characterization of Anna in the Book of Luke, particularly in chapter 2, verses 36-38 (2:36-38). It offers an overview of the phenomenon of intertextuality and considers how it suggests an interpretation of Anna's characterization as conceptual allusion. The author attem...

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Publicado en:Catholic Biblical Quarterly Vol. 76; no. 3; pp. 464 - 481
Autor principal: SERRANO, ANDRÉS GARCÍA
Formato: Essay
Publicado: Catholic Biblical Association of America Jul2014
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Sumario:An essay is presented on the characterization of Anna in the Book of Luke, particularly in chapter 2, verses 36-38 (2:36-38). It offers an overview of the phenomenon of intertextuality and considers how it suggests an interpretation of Anna's characterization as conceptual allusion. The author attempts to understand the work of Luke as a narrative through the investigation of an example of intertextuality and further examines the Lucan text on Anna.