I am grateful that some time ago Dr. Timothy Yap invited me to contribute to a special issue of the German journal Biblische Notizen, a themed issue focusing on "The Body, Sickness, and the Bible." This was just published last month. My contribution is entitled "Sweat, Suffering, and Triumph (Luke 22,43–44): Jesus' Body in the Garden and Luke's Emphasis on Physicality." I am privileged to be in the same issue with Gregory Goswell, Esther Yue L. Ng, Ched Spellman, and Timothy Yap, the other contributors. Here is my abstract (those wishing to read the entire article may email me at phimes@gmail.com):
"Luke 22,43-44 remains a controversial text in terms of its inclusion or exclusion as authentic Lukan material, the nature of the phrase ἐν ἀγωνίᾳ, and the odd description
of the sweat. This article argues for the authenticity of these verses and attempts to demonstrate how they fit within a Lukan emphasis on physicality and the body of
Jesus. This passage ultimately depicts Jesus suffering internal distress that manifests itself on his body yet, rising triumphantly from the ordeal, prepared to face the
upcoming physical agony."
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