Luke 22:43–44: An Anti-Docetic Interpolation or an Apologetic Omission?
Keywords
New Testament, New Testament studies, Book of Luke, Anti-Doceitc, Docetic
Abstract
This article examines the text-critical history of Luke 22:43–44 and argues, primarily on external grounds, that it is more likely that this passage was deliberately excised from Luke rather than interpolated. Along these lines it argues that this passage was excised from some early manuscripts of Luke prior to the end of the third century for apologetic reasons. Additionally, this article will question the anti-docetic interpolation theory, which is seemingly held by the majority of interpreters of this passage, and will argue that this is not the only way to understand the text-critical evidence.
Original Publication Citation
“Luke 22:43–44: An Anti-Docetic Interpolation or an Apologetic Omission?” TC: A Journal of Biblical Textual Criticism 19 (2014): 1–35.
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Blumell, Lincoln H., "Luke 22:43–44: An Anti-Docetic Interpolation or an Apologetic Omission?" (2014). Faculty Publications. 3452.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/facpub/3452
Document Type
Peer-Reviewed Article
Publication Date
2014
Permanent URL
http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/6262
Publisher
JBTC
Language
English
College
Religious Education
Department
Ancient Scripture
Copyright Status
© Copyright TC: A Journal of Biblical Textual Criticism, 2014