A Commentary on the New Testament, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Weiss, Professor Bernhard

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1451001827 ISBN 13 : 9781451001822

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Understanding Luke and Acts through a careful scholarly lens
This volume offers a detailed look at how Luke structures the gospel narrative and how Paul’s story unfolds in the book of Acts. It highlights Luke’s sources, his aim to present a precise account for Theophilus, and how the early church’s history is woven into the message of salvation.

Readers will follow a methodical exploration of key passages, focusing on how Luke integrates oral and written traditions, the role of prophecy, and the sequence of events that establish the foundation of Christian belief. The commentary also traces Paul’s appeals and interactions in Rome, clarifying how these texts fit the broader narrative of the New Testament.

• Clear explanations ofLuke’s sources and narrative choices


• How early church themes are developed from birth narratives to mission


• Insights into the interactions between Jesus, the apostles, and Jewish authorities


• Context for Paul’s reflections, trials, and engagement with Rome

Ideal for readers of biblical history, early Christian writings, and theological study who seek a grounded, scholarly reading of Luke and Acts.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to draw up a narrative concerning those matters which have been fulfilled among us, (2) even as they delivered them unto us, who from Or, fully established Luke, the friend and companion for many years of the Apostle Paul, gives an account in the introduction of how he came to compile the following history of the gospel. He himself was not an eyewitness of these things which are reported in this history, and which by all Christians are considered once for all as requisite for their salvation. But many who have been in the same condition have made the attempt to prepare such a history such as that which we, e. g., receive from Mark, which gospel Luke, too, as it very plainly appears, was also acquainted with. These writers have drawn their materials from the traditions of those who were from the beginning of the public ministry of Jesus His constant companions, and who later also became ministers of the word, and who were accordingly both in duty bound to preserve these traditions, and entitled to do so.
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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1451001827
• ISBN 13: 9781451001822
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 647
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