Lukan Joy and the Life of Discipleship

The study explores the concept of joy within Luke's Gospel, analyzing how specific circumstances, dispositions, and practices contribute to this emotion in the context of discipleship. Julie Newberry employs a multidisciplinary approach, emphasizing literary-theological and intertextual analysis. She argues that joy arises from both divine actions that create favorable conditions and human receptivity, shaped by hope, trust, and generosity. This framework clarifies Luke's depiction of joy as a response that can be seen as obligatory, commendable, or deserving of criticism depending on the situation.