| The Story Luke Tells: Luke's Unique Witness to the Gospel Contributor(s): González, Justo L. (Author) |
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ISBN: 080287200X ISBN-13: 9780802872005 Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $14.39 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Studies - New Testament - Jesus, The Gospels & Acts |
| Dewey: 226.406 |
| LCCN: 2014033462 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.5" W x 8.4" (0.39 lbs) 141 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Among New Testament writers, who is the best historian? Without a doubt, says Justo Gonzalez, it's Luke. Concerned about the particulars of people and events, Luke also gives readers the big picture, positioning the stories of Jesus not just in the history of Israel but in the history of humankind. Luke uniquely tells us the grand story of salvation -- then and now. Gonzalez skillfully highlights key themes in Luke's storytelling, including his strong emphasis on God's "great reversals," his keen interest in shared meals and their intimate connection to worship and communion, and his passionate underscoring of both the saving work of Christ and the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit. Writing in a conversational style, Gonzalez draws readers into Luke's story with fresh overviews and rich details, showing how Luke invites us to continue his gospel witness today. Watch a 2014 interview with the author of this book here: |
Contributor Bio(s): Gonzalez, Justo L.: - Justo L. Gonz lez is a retired United Methodist minister andprofessor of historical theology. His more than one hundredbooks, which have been published in ten languages, include the acclaimed three-volume History of ChristianThought and The Story of Christianity. |