New Testament Commentary on The Gospel of Luke by one of the world's best-loved Bible commentators, William Barclay. The Gospel of Luke has been called the loveliest book in the world. Compassionate and kind, Luke saw people as they truly were. A gospel of distinct characteristics, Luke is all-inclusive.

William Barclay

Cover

Title page

Copyright page

Dedication page

Series Foreword (by Ronnie Barclay)

General Introduction (by William Barclay, 1975)

General Foreword (by John Drane)

Editor’s Preface (by Linda Foster)

Introduction (by John Drane)

Introduction to the Gospel of Luke

A Historian’s Introduction (1:1–4)

A Son is Promised (1:5–25)

God’s Message to Mary (1:26–38)

The Paradox of Blessedness (1:39–45)

A Wondrous Hymn (1:46–56)

His Name is John (1:57–66)

A Father’s Joy (1:67–80)

Journey to Bethlehem (2:1–7)

Shepherds and Angels (2:8–20)

The Ancient Ceremonies are Observed (2:21–4)

A Dream Realized (2:25–35)

A Lovely Old Age (2:36–40)

The Dawning Realization (2:41–52)

The Courier of the King (3:1–6)

John’s Summons to Repentance (3:7–18)

The Arrest of John (3:19–20)

The Hour Strikes for Jesus (3:21–2)

The Lineage of Jesus (3:23–38)

The Battle with Temptation (4:1–13)

The Galilaean Springtime (4:14–15)

Without Honour in his Own Country (4:16–30)

The Spirit of an Unclean Devil (4:31–7)

A Miracle in a Cottage (4:38–9)

The Insistent Crowds (4:40–4)

The Conditions of a Miracle (5:1–11)

Touching the Untouchable (5:12–15)

The Opposition Intensifies (5:16–17)

Forgiven and Healed (5:18–26)

The Guest of an Outcast (5:27–32)

The Happy Company (5:33–5)

The New Idea (5:36–9)

The Increasing Opposition (6:1–5)

The Defiance of Jesus (6:6–11)

Jesus Chooses the Twelve (6:12–19)

The End of the World’s Values (6:20–6)

The Golden Rule (6:27–38)

Rules for Life and Living (6:39–46)

The Only Sure Foundation (6:47–9)

A Soldier’s Faith (7:1–10)

The Compassion of Christ (7:11–17)

The Final Proof (7:18–29)

Human Perversity (7:30–5)

A Sinner’s Love (7:36–50)

On the Road (8:1–3)

The Sower and the Seed (8:4–15)

Laws for Life (8:16–18)

True Kinship (8:19–21)

Calm Amid the Storm (8:22–5)

The Defeat of the Demons (8:26–39)

An Only Child is Healed (8:40–2 and 49–56)

Not Lost in the Crowd (8:43–8)

Emissaries of the King (9:1–9)

Food for the Hungry (9:10–17)

The Great Discovery (9:18–22)

The Conditions of Service (9:23–7)

The Mountain Top of Glory (9:28–36)

Coming Down from the Mount (9:37–45)

True Greatness (9:46–8)

Two Lessons in Tolerance (9:49–56)

The Honesty of Jesus (9:57–62)

Labourers for the Harvest (10:1–16)

True Glory (10:17–20)

The Unsurpassable Claim (10:21–4)

Who is My Neighbour? (10:25–37)

The Clash of Temperaments (10:38–42)

Teach us to Pray (11:1–4)

Ask and You will Receive (11:5–13)

A Malicious Slander (11:14–23)

The Peril of the Empty Soul (11:24–8)

The Responsibility of Privilege (11:29–32)

The Darkened Heart (11:33–6)

The Worship of Details and the Neglect of the Things that Matter (11:37–44)

The Sins of the Legalists (11:45–54)

The Creed of Courage and of Trust (12:1–12)

The Place of Material Possessions in Life (12:13–34)

Be Prepared (12:35–48)

The Coming of the Sword (12:49–53)

While there is Still Time (12:54–9)

Suffering and Sin (13:1–5)

The Gospel of the Other Chance and the Threat of the Last Chance (13:6–9)

Mercy More than Law (13:10–17)

The Empire of Christ (13:18–19)

The Leaven of the Kingdom (13:20–1)

The Risk of being Shut Out (13:22–30)

Courage and Tenderness (13:31–5)

Under Hostile Scrutiny (14:1–6)

The Necessity of Humility (14:7–11)

Disinterested Charity (14:12–14)

The King’s Banquet and the King’s Guests (14:15–24)

New Testament Commentary on The Gospel of Luke by one of the world''s best-loved Bible commentators, William Barclay. The Gospel of Luke has been called the loveliest book in the world. Compassionate and kind, Luke saw people as they truly were. A gospel of distinct characteristics, Luke is all-inclusive.

The Gospel according to Luke has been called the loveliest book in the world. As a Gentile, Luke has the distinction of being the only New Testament writer who was not Jewish. He was a doctor by profession - compassionate and kind, he saw people as they truly were. Luke saw men and women and loved them all for who they were. A gospel of distinct characteristics, Luke is all-inclusive - it is the Gospel for the Gentiles, the Gospel of Prayer, the Gospel of Women, the Gospel of Praise and the Gospel of the Poor. Millions of people, worldwide, love William Barclay's endlessly fascinating ability to unlock and reveal the meaning of the New Testament in our daily life. Barclay breaks down the barriers to the ancient past, enabling the modern reader to understand fully what was really said in the New Testament. Familiar stories are given a startling twist that many readers say they find thrilling because they are brought face-to-face with the characters and the action. Another reason for their thrilling impact is simply that people are inspired by a truly great writer. With his wonderful communication skills and down-to-earth enthusiasm, Barclay brings hidden details into full view, enriching our appreciation of the entire New Testament and changing and deepening the meanings of many well-known stories.

'The only commentaries that I've used consistently are those written by William Barclay. They are absolutely fantastic and I wouldn't give up my set for anything.' -- Steve ChalkeOasis Trust 'The first volume in the Daily Study Bible was published in 1953, and the series became wildly popular. Barclay was an academic who read and thought very widely outside his own discipline - rare today, when everyone specialises so much. These updated commentaries are a mine of stories and illustrations.' -- Mark Woods Christianity

William Barclay (1907-1978) is known and loved by millions worldwide as one of the greatest Christian teachers of modern times. His insights into the New Testament, combined with his vibrant writing style, have delighted and enlightened readers of all ages for over half a century. He served for most of his life as Professor of Divinity at the University of Glasgow, and wrote more than fifty books--most of which are still in print today.

First and foremost, Luke's gospel is an exceedingly careful bit of work. His Greek is notably good. The first four verses are well-nigh the best Greek in the New Testament. In them he claims that his work is the product of the most careful research. His opportunities were ample and his sources must have been good. As the trusted companion of Paul he must have known all the great figures of the Church, and we may be sure that he had them tell their stories to him. For two years he was Paul's companion in imprisonment in Caesarea. In those long days he had every opportunity for study and research and he must have used them well. An example of Luke's care is the way in which he dates the emergence of John the Baptist. He does so by no fewer than six contemporary datings. 'In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar \[1\], Pontius Pilate being governor of Judaea \[2\], Herod being tetrarch of Galilee \[3\], and his brother Philip being tetrarch of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis \[4\], and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene \[5\] in the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas \[6\], the word of God came to John' (Luke 3:1–2, Revised Standard Version). Here is a man who is writing with care and who will be as accurate as it is possible for him to be. A Historian's Care The Gospel of Women In Palestine the place of women was low. In the Jewish morning prayer a man thanks God that he has not made him 'a Gentile, a slave or a woman'. But Luke gives a very special place to women. The birth narrative is told from Mary's point of view. It is in Luke that we read of Elizabeth, of Anna, of the widow at Nain, of the woman who anointed Jesus' feet in the house of Simon the Pharisee. It is Luke who makes vivid the pictures of Martha and Mary and of Mary Magdalene. It is very likely that Luke was a native of Macedonia where women held a more emancipated position than anywhere else; and that may have something to do with it. The Gospel of Praise In Luke the phrase praising God occurs oftener than in all the rest of the New Testament put together. This praise reaches its peak in the three great hymns that the Church has sung throughout all her generations – the Magnificat (1:46–55), the Benedictus (1:68–79) and the Nunc Dimittis (2:29–32). There is a radiance in Luke's gospel which is a lovely thing, as if the sheen of heaven had touched the things of earth. © William Barclay

'The only commentaries that I've used consistently are those written by William Barclay. They are absolutely fantastic and I wouldn't give up my set for anything.'

'The first volume in the Daily Study Bible was published in 1953, and the series became wildly popular. Barclay was an academic who read and thought very widely outside his own discipline - rare today, when everyone specialises so much. These updated commentaries are a mine of stories and illustrations.'

\["For seekers wanting an inclusive Gospel perspective", "Provides a unique look at Jesus for Gentiles and women", "You will gain deeper insights into faith and prayer"\]

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