The Gospel of Luke Levine Witherington III Paperback Cambridge University Press

The Gospel of Luke

This volume surfaces distinct historical claims, nuanced theological conclusions, and a mutual respect in an area where disagreement often results in consignment to hell.

Amy-Jill Levine (Author), Ben Witherington, III (Author)

9780521676816, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 28 June 2018

722 pages
22.8 x 15.2 x 3.6 cm, 1.02 kg

'… L[evine] and W[itherington] have gifted us with a magnificent work that will stand as a hallmark of Lucan scholarship for some time to come.' Gary Gilbert, The Catholic Biblical Quarterly

This volume offers a comprehensive overview of one of the four New Testament gospels and brings a unique approach to the genre of Bible commentary. Featuring distinct Jewish and Christian voices in respectful conversation, Amy-Jill Levine and Ben Witherington, III methodologically break new ground in exploring why scholars disagree on questions of history (what actually happened, what is authorial invention, how do we address different versions of the same account), literature (what does this story tell us about Jesus and Peter, Mary Magdalene and Judas, among other characters), and theology (what can we say about resurrection and divine justice, or about Jesus as the Messiah). They show how Luke has been used to create both tragedy and hope, as well as to promote sexism, anti-semitism, and religious intolerance, thereby raising important questions regarding ethically responsible interpretation. This volume will be essential reading for theologians, clergy, and anyone interested in biblical studies and Jewish/Christian dialogue.

IntroductionLuke 1Luke 2Luke 3Luke 4Luke 5Luke 6Luke 7Luke 8Luke 9Luke 10Luke 11Luke 12Luke 13Luke 14Luke 15Luke 16Luke 17Luke 18Luke 19Luke 20Luke 21Luke 22Luke 23Luke 24Select bibliographyIndex.

Subject Areas: Theology [HRLB], Christian theology [HRCM], Biblical commentaries [HRCG1], New Testaments [HRCF2], Religious issues & debates [HRAM]