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Book Synopsis
What makes this commentary on Luke stand apart from others is that, from beginning to end, this is a literary analysis. Because it focuses solely on the gospel as it appears and not on its source or origin, this commentary richly and thoroughly explores just what Luke is saying and how he says it.

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The name of the editor is a guarantee of their high quality.Liguorian
If [Matthew and Luke] are any indication, this series will become a classic. Both books are landmark commentaries.Catholic Library World

Table of Contents
CONTENTS

Editor's Preface ix
Preface xi
Abbreviations xiii

Introduction
A. Circumstances of Composition 2
B. Genre and Purpose 3
C. Literary Dimensions of Luke-Acts 10
D. The Prophetic Structure of Luke-Acts 17
E. Literary-Religious Themes 21

Translation, Notes, Interpretation
1. Prologue (1:1-4) 27

I. BIRTH AND CHILDHOOD OF THE PROPHET
2. The Prophecy of John's Birth (1:5-25) 31
3. The Prophecy of Jesus' Birth (1:26-38) 36
4. Mary Visits Elizabeth (1:39-56) 40
5. Prophecy Fulfilled: John's Birth (1:57-80) 44
6. Prophecy Fulfilled: Jesus' Birth (2:1-20) 49
7. Jesus Is Presented to the Lord (2:21-40) 53
8. Jesus Teaches in the Temple (2:41-52) 58

II. THE PROPHETS JOHN AND JESUS
9. The Prophetic Ministry of John (3:1-20) 63
10. The Baptism and Genealogy of Jesus (3:21-38) 68
11. The Testing of the Prophet (4:1-13) 73
12. The Prophetic Messiah (4:14-30) 77
13. First Signs and Wonders (4:31-44) 83
14. Jesus Calls His Disciples (5:1-11) 87
15. Two Healings (5:12-26) 91
16. Call and Controversy (5:27-39) 96
17. Two Controversies and a Choice (6:1-16) 100
18. The Prophet's Public Preaching (6:17-35) 105
19. Prophetic Wisdom (6:36-49) 112
20. Two Prophetic Wonders (7:1-17) 116
21. John, Jesus, and the People (7:18-35) 121
22. The Friend of Sinners (7:36-50) 126
23. Gathering the People of Faith (8:1-21) 130
24. Two Wonders (8:22-39) 135
25. Saving Faith (8:40-56) 140

III. PREPARING A LEADERSHIP FOR THE PEOPLE
26. The Apostolic Tasks (9:1-17) 144
27. Recognizing Jesus (9:18-36) 150
28. Hawed Followers (9:37-50) 157

IV. THE PROPHET JOURNEYS TO JERUSALEM
29. Turning Toward Jerusalem (9:51-62) 161
30. Acceptance and Rejection (10:1-24) 166
31. Rejection and Acceptance (10:25-42) 171
32. Teaching on Prayer (11:1-13) 176
33. The Two Kingdoms (11:14-26) 180
34. Prophetic Warnings (11:27-36) 184
35. Attack on Opponents (11:37-54) 187
36. Courage in Time of Danger (12:1-12) 193
37. Treasure and the Heart (12:13-34) 197
38. Watchfulness and Service (12:35-48) 203
39. A Call for Decision (12:49-59) 207
40. Warnings to Repent (13:1-21) 210
41. Prophetic Pronouncements (13:22-35) 215
42. Conflict at Table (14:1-14) 222
43. Invitations to the Banquet (14:15-35) 228
44. Parables of Lost and Found (15:1-32) 234
45. Possessions in Parable and Paraenesis (16:1-13) 243
46. The Claims of Moses and the Prophets (16:14-31) 249
47. Teaching and Healing (17:1-19) 257
48. The Kingdom and the End-Time (17:20-37) 262
49. Parables on Prayer (18:1-14) 268
50. Entering the Kingdom (18:15-34) 275
51. Saving Faith—Again (18:35-19:10) 283
52. The Kingship Parable (19:11-27) 288

V. THE PROPHET IN JERUSALEM
53. Entering Jerusalem (19:28-48) 295
54. Conflict with Leaders (20:1-19) 303
55. Debates with Leaders (20:20-21:4) 310
56. Prophecies about Jerusalem (21:5-24) 319
57. Preparation for the Son of Man (21:25-38) 327

VI. THE SUFFERING OF THE PROPHET
58. The Plot at Passover (21:1-13) 331
59. The Passover Meal (22:14-23) 336
60. Teachings at Table (22:24-38) 343
61. The Time of Testing (22:39-53) 350
62. The Sanhédrin Hearing (22:54-71) 356
63. Delivered to Prefects and Kings (23:1-12) 363
64. Condemnation to Death (23:13-31) 369
65. The Death of the Prophet (23:32-46) 375
66. Responses to the Prophet's Death (23:47-56) 382

VII. THE PROPHET IS RAISED UP
67. The Empty Tomb (24:1-12) 386
68. Appearance to Two Disciples (24:13-35) 392
69. The Community Is Gathered (24:36-53) 400

Indexes
Scriptural Index 407
Index of Ancient Writings 455
Index of Authors 464

Supplementary Bibliography 467

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      Publisher: Liturgical Press
      Publication Date: 8/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780814659663, 978-0814659663
      ISBN10: 0814659667
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      What makes this commentary on Luke stand apart from others is that, from beginning to end, this is a literary analysis. Because it focuses solely on the gospel as it appears and not on its source or origin, this commentary richly and thoroughly explores just what Luke is saying and how he says it.

      Trade Review
      The name of the editor is a guarantee of their high quality.Liguorian
      If [Matthew and Luke] are any indication, this series will become a classic. Both books are landmark commentaries.Catholic Library World

      Table of Contents
      CONTENTS

      Editor's Preface ix
      Preface xi
      Abbreviations xiii

      Introduction
      A. Circumstances of Composition 2
      B. Genre and Purpose 3
      C. Literary Dimensions of Luke-Acts 10
      D. The Prophetic Structure of Luke-Acts 17
      E. Literary-Religious Themes 21

      Translation, Notes, Interpretation
      1. Prologue (1:1-4) 27

      I. BIRTH AND CHILDHOOD OF THE PROPHET
      2. The Prophecy of John's Birth (1:5-25) 31
      3. The Prophecy of Jesus' Birth (1:26-38) 36
      4. Mary Visits Elizabeth (1:39-56) 40
      5. Prophecy Fulfilled: John's Birth (1:57-80) 44
      6. Prophecy Fulfilled: Jesus' Birth (2:1-20) 49
      7. Jesus Is Presented to the Lord (2:21-40) 53
      8. Jesus Teaches in the Temple (2:41-52) 58

      II. THE PROPHETS JOHN AND JESUS
      9. The Prophetic Ministry of John (3:1-20) 63
      10. The Baptism and Genealogy of Jesus (3:21-38) 68
      11. The Testing of the Prophet (4:1-13) 73
      12. The Prophetic Messiah (4:14-30) 77
      13. First Signs and Wonders (4:31-44) 83
      14. Jesus Calls His Disciples (5:1-11) 87
      15. Two Healings (5:12-26) 91
      16. Call and Controversy (5:27-39) 96
      17. Two Controversies and a Choice (6:1-16) 100
      18. The Prophet's Public Preaching (6:17-35) 105
      19. Prophetic Wisdom (6:36-49) 112
      20. Two Prophetic Wonders (7:1-17) 116
      21. John, Jesus, and the People (7:18-35) 121
      22. The Friend of Sinners (7:36-50) 126
      23. Gathering the People of Faith (8:1-21) 130
      24. Two Wonders (8:22-39) 135
      25. Saving Faith (8:40-56) 140

      III. PREPARING A LEADERSHIP FOR THE PEOPLE
      26. The Apostolic Tasks (9:1-17) 144
      27. Recognizing Jesus (9:18-36) 150
      28. Hawed Followers (9:37-50) 157

      IV. THE PROPHET JOURNEYS TO JERUSALEM
      29. Turning Toward Jerusalem (9:51-62) 161
      30. Acceptance and Rejection (10:1-24) 166
      31. Rejection and Acceptance (10:25-42) 171
      32. Teaching on Prayer (11:1-13) 176
      33. The Two Kingdoms (11:14-26) 180
      34. Prophetic Warnings (11:27-36) 184
      35. Attack on Opponents (11:37-54) 187
      36. Courage in Time of Danger (12:1-12) 193
      37. Treasure and the Heart (12:13-34) 197
      38. Watchfulness and Service (12:35-48) 203
      39. A Call for Decision (12:49-59) 207
      40. Warnings to Repent (13:1-21) 210
      41. Prophetic Pronouncements (13:22-35) 215
      42. Conflict at Table (14:1-14) 222
      43. Invitations to the Banquet (14:15-35) 228
      44. Parables of Lost and Found (15:1-32) 234
      45. Possessions in Parable and Paraenesis (16:1-13) 243
      46. The Claims of Moses and the Prophets (16:14-31) 249
      47. Teaching and Healing (17:1-19) 257
      48. The Kingdom and the End-Time (17:20-37) 262
      49. Parables on Prayer (18:1-14) 268
      50. Entering the Kingdom (18:15-34) 275
      51. Saving Faith—Again (18:35-19:10) 283
      52. The Kingship Parable (19:11-27) 288

      V. THE PROPHET IN JERUSALEM
      53. Entering Jerusalem (19:28-48) 295
      54. Conflict with Leaders (20:1-19) 303
      55. Debates with Leaders (20:20-21:4) 310
      56. Prophecies about Jerusalem (21:5-24) 319
      57. Preparation for the Son of Man (21:25-38) 327

      VI. THE SUFFERING OF THE PROPHET
      58. The Plot at Passover (21:1-13) 331
      59. The Passover Meal (22:14-23) 336
      60. Teachings at Table (22:24-38) 343
      61. The Time of Testing (22:39-53) 350
      62. The Sanhédrin Hearing (22:54-71) 356
      63. Delivered to Prefects and Kings (23:1-12) 363
      64. Condemnation to Death (23:13-31) 369
      65. The Death of the Prophet (23:32-46) 375
      66. Responses to the Prophet's Death (23:47-56) 382

      VII. THE PROPHET IS RAISED UP
      67. The Empty Tomb (24:1-12) 386
      68. Appearance to Two Disciples (24:13-35) 392
      69. The Community Is Gathered (24:36-53) 400

      Indexes
      Scriptural Index 407
      Index of Ancient Writings 455
      Index of Authors 464

      Supplementary Bibliography 467

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