Luke to Theo
eBook - ePub

Luke to Theo

Understanding Luke's Gospel in the World of the First Century

  1. 452 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Luke to Theo

Understanding Luke's Gospel in the World of the First Century

About this book

Luke's remarkable work has moved beyond its original audience. Over time it has become a means of nourishing countless individuals on their spiritual and religious journeys. Luke's gospel is valuable not only in its religious context, for it offers a captivating window into the intricacies of the first century world, its history, literature, its sacred as well as its secular beliefs. This book will be useful not only for those with a religious worldview but for undergraduate students as well as the general reader.Luke to Theoconsiders many thought-provoking questions. Who is this enigmatic figure we call Luke? What does he have to say about Jesus? What role does Theo play in this narrative? And just how does the author manage to engage diverse audiences from the first century right up to the present day? For both believer and sceptic alike, this book provides a framework to understand the nuances of many a biblical text. Drawing upon the latest scholarly research, the author enables readers to embark on a thought-provoking journey as literary forms and historical context enrich Luke's remarkable work.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, you can cancel anytime from the Subscription tab in your account settings on the Perlego website. Your subscription will stay active until the end of your current billing period. Learn how to cancel your subscription.
At the moment all of our mobile-responsive ePub books are available to download via the app. Most of our PDFs are also available to download and we're working on making the final remaining ones downloadable now. Learn more here.
Perlego offers two plans: Essential and Complete
  • Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
  • Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
Both plans are available with monthly, semester, or annual billing cycles.
We are an online textbook subscription service, where you can get access to an entire online library for less than the price of a single book per month. With over 1 million books across 1000+ topics, we’ve got you covered! Learn more here.
Look out for the read-aloud symbol on your next book to see if you can listen to it. The read-aloud tool reads text aloud for you, highlighting the text as it is being read. You can pause it, speed it up and slow it down. Learn more here.
Yes! You can use the Perlego app on both iOS or Android devices to read anytime, anywhere — even offline. Perfect for commutes or when you’re on the go.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Yes, you can access Luke to Theo by Clifford Samuel in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Theology & Religion & Religion. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Table of contents

  1. Title Page
  2. About the Author
  3. Copyright Information ©
  4. Introduction To Luke
  5. Commentary on The Gospel of Luke
  6. The Man Who Was Luke
  7. His Audience: Luke to Theo
  8. How Gospels Were Formed
  9. The Structure of Luke’s Gospel
  10. Luke’s Main Concerns; His Key Themes
  11. Preface to Commentary
  12. The Prologue (Luke Chapter 1:1-4)
  13. Chapters 1 and 2 The Infancy Narrative
  14. Chapter 3
  15. Chapter 4
  16. Chapter 5
  17. Chapter 6
  18. Chapter 7
  19. Chapter 8
  20. Chapter 9
  21. Chapter 10
  22. Chapter 11
  23. Chapter 12
  24. Chapter 13
  25. Chapter 14
  26. Chapter 15
  27. Chapter 16
  28. Chapter 17
  29. Chapter 18
  30. Chapter 19
  31. Chapter 20
  32. Chapter 21
  33. Chapter 22
  34. Chapter 23
  35. Chapter 24
  36. Afterword: A Jesus Mythtery
  37. Background Information: Geography of First Century Palestine
  38. Biblical Criticism
  39. Biography Graeco-Roman (Hellenistic)
  40. Boats on Galilee
  41. Hellenistic Culture and Luke’s Community
  42. Meals in Luke
  43. Midrash
  44. Parables
  45. Prophetic Acts of Jesus
  46. Purity Code in First Century Judaism
  47. Son of God
  48. The Temple in Jerusalem
  49. Worship of Jesus: Luke 24:52, and They Worshipped Him
  50. Literary Forms
  51. Dictionary of Terms and People
  52. Bibliography