The Gospel according to Luke
by James R. Edwards
2020-12-30 09:51:14
The Gospel according to Luke
by James R. Edwards
2020-12-30 09:51:14
In keeping with the Pillar New Testament Commentaryâs distinctive character, this volume by James R. Edwards on Luke gives special attention to the Third Gospelâs vocabulary and historical setting, its narrative purpose and unique themes, a...
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In keeping with the Pillar New Testament Commentaryâs distinctive character, this volume by James R. Edwards on Luke gives special attention to the Third Gospelâs vocabulary and historical setting, its narrative purpose and unique themes, and its theological significance for the church and believers today. Though Luke is often thought to have a primarily Gentile focus, Edwards counterbalances that perspective by citing numerous evidences of Lukeâs overarching interest in depicting Jesus as the fulfillment of Godâs providential work in the history of Israel, and he even considers the possibility that Luke himself was a Jew. In several excursuses Edwards discusses particular topics, including Lukeâs infancy narratives, the mission of Jesus as the way of salvation, and Lukeâs depiction of the universal scope of the gospel. While fully conversant with all the latest scholarship, Edwards writes in a lively, fluent style that will commend this commentary to ministers, students, scholars, and many other serious Bible readers.
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