Aspects of the biblical concept of witness and the specific understanding of the concept in the writings of LukeBudiselić, Ervin (Avtor) Matjaž, Maksimilijan (Mentor) Palmisano, Maria Carmela (Komentor) witnesstestimonywitnessing/testifyingrepetitionHoly SpiritpowerActsThe primary question this research explores is the significance and impact of πνεῦμα ἅγιος on the concept of witness in Luke’s theology. Why does Jesus make his disciples’ reception of πνεῦμα ἅγιος a necessary condition for them to be his witnesses in Acts 1:8? How does πνεῦμα ἅγιος impact their witness? In order to answer these questions, we study the Lukan concept of witness within the biblical context. After introducing the problem in Acts 1:8, we first analyze the concept of witness and its aspects in its wider biblical context. We do this by analyzing the concept of witness in the OT and the NT and synthesizing results after treating each testament. The results will show that, due to the fact that the activity of repetition can be taken as a general characteristic of the concept of witness, the temporal aspect of witness and mode of witness must be taken into consideration when defining and categorizing witnesses. Second, after establishing the wider context, we will analyze the Lukan concept of witness, its aspects and characteristics. We will show that within the biblical context, Luke’s writings, notably Acts 1:8, assert a unique condition for being a witness, and that is to receive the πνεῦμα ἅγιος and δύναμις. The result is that πνεῦμα ἅγιος provides kerygmatic and δύναμις provides charismatic types of witness. This condition is important because it enables disciples to repeat and continue Jesus’ ministry. Just as it was with Jesus, witnessing for the disciples is both a matter of the manifestation of the πνεῦμα ἅγιος through speech, and of the manifestation of δύναμις through miracles. Accordingly, for the Lukan concept of witness, the unique element is not the element of repetition but the content of repetition. We will also argue that, although Luke offers a unique concept of witness, the whole church can participate in it equally. Third, we will summarize current challenges to the Christian faith, and suggest some ways in which we can implement the Lukan concept of witness in the church’s ministry today. [E. Budiselić]20192020-07-17 11:39:22Doktorsko delo/naloga117598UDK: 27-277-248.2(043.3)VisID: 23382COBISS_ID: 24818691sl