Is Luke a Gospel of Symbolism?
Twelve years ago, a paper was presented at the international Society of Biblical Literature comparing the symbolism of Luke with that of John.
A widespread view exists that John is a 'spiritual' or symbolic gospel, though it often includes more historical and eye-witness detail than the others.
The paper, now to be published in an academic volume, has been revised and expanded, examining the nature of symbolism in Luke.
It uses the episodes of the miraculous catch of fish in Luke 5 and John 21 to compare the symbolism in Luke and John.
A full pre-publication version can be read here: Symbolic Action in Luke and John.
We need to be careful not to see 'symbolic' as the opposite of 'historical'.
Author's resume: Examining Luke's symbolism.
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