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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Luke Timothy Johnson is the Robert W. Woodruff Professor of New Testament and Christian Origins at the Candler School of Theology, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia.
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 Sanhedrin 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
