"Each section of the text is addressed from a clearly organized series of perspectives: overview, sources and historicity, translation, exegesis and exposition, summary, and additional notes. If there is such a thing as a user-friendly two-volume commentary on a single book, this is it!"  
\--__Craig L. Blomberg__, Denver Seminary  
  
"The clear and unanimous leader in the field \[of Luke commentaries\] is this 2,100-page two-volume set by Darrell Bock. It receives accolades for being thorough but not dense, for being conservative, and for having plenty of theological discussion that makes it especially useful for sermon preparation."  
\--__Tim Challies__, challies.com  
  
"Bock provides a well informed, conservative treatment of Luke's Gospel that is particularly attentive to its language and use of biblical idioms. The discussion of the individual pericopes . . . is readable, alerts the reader to the principal issues involved in the interpretation of any given passage, and dialogues with a representative selection of the main secondary literature on disputed points."  
\--__Christopher R. Matthews__, Journal of Biblical Literature   
"This excellent commentary on the Lucan Gospel is massive but well written, informative, and judicious. It should be a boon for pastors, priests, seminarians, and all educated general readers interested in the interpretation of the Gospels."  
\--__Joseph A. Fitzmyer, SJ__, Catholic University of America

__Darrell L. Bock__ (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is research professor of New Testament studies at Dallas Theological Seminary. He is the author or editor of many books, including Acts in the Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament series, Jesus according to Scripture, and Studying the Historical Jesus.

This informative, balanced commentary includes extensive introductory notes and a comprehensive discussion of the text. An outstanding addition to any academic, pastoral, or student library.

Bock, Darrell L.

Cover

Series Page

Title Page

Copyright Page

Series Preface

Author’s Preface

Note to the Reader

Abbreviations

Transliteration

Introduction to the Gospel of Luke

I. Luke’s Preface and the Introduction of John and Jesus (1:1–2:52)

A. Preface: Luke Carefully Builds on Precedent (1:1–4)

B. Infancy Narrative: Forerunner and Fulfillment (1:5–2:40)

C. Jesus' Revelation of His Self-Understanding (2:41–52)

II. Preparation for Ministry: Anointed by God (3:1–4:13)

A. John the Baptist: One Who Goes Before (3:1–20)

B. Jesus: One Who Comes After (3:21–4:13)

III. Galilean Ministry: Revelation of Jesus (4:14–9:50)

A. Overview of Jesus' Ministry (4:14–44)

B. Gathering of Disciples (5:1–6:16)

C. Jesus' Teaching (6:17–49)

D. First Movements to Faith and Christological Questions (7:1–8:3)

E. Call to Faith, Christological Revelation, and Questions (8:4–9:17)

F. Christological Confession and Instruction About Discipleship (9:18–50)

IV. Jerusalem Journey: Jewish Rejection and the New Way (9:51–19:44)

A. Blessing of Decision: Privilege, Mission, and Commitment (9:51–10:24)

B. Discipleship: Looking to One's Neighbor, Jesus, and God (10:25–11:13)

C. Controversies, Corrections, and Calls to Trust (11:14–54)

D. Discipleship: Trusting God (12:1–48)

E. Knowing the Nature of the Time: Israel Turns Away, but Blessing Still Comes (12:49–14:24)

F. Discipleship in the Face of Rejection: Basic Elements (14:25–35)

G. Pursuit of Sinners: Heaven's Examples (15:1–32)

H. Generosity: Handling Money and Possessions (16:1–31)

I. False Teaching, Forgiveness, and Service (17:1–10)

J. Faithfulness in Looking for the King, the Kingdom, and the Kingdom's Consummation (17:11–18:8)

K. Humbly Entrusting All to the Father (18:9–30)

L. Turning to Jerusalem: Messianic Power, Personal Transformation, Warning of Responsibility, and Entry with Mourning (18:31–19:44)

V. Jerusalem: The Innocent One Slain and Raised (19:45–24:53)

A. Controversy in Jerusalem (19:45–21:4)

B. Jerusalem's Destruction and the End (21:5–38)

C. Betrayal and Farewell (22:1–38)

D. Trials and Death of Jesus (22:39–23:56)

E. Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus (24:1–53)

Excursuses

1. John the Baptist and Elijah (1:17)

2. The Census of Quirinius (2:1–2)

3. Date of John the Baptist's Ministry (3:1–2)

4. Sources and Synoptic Relationships

5. The Genealogies of Matthew and Luke (3:23–38)

6. The Son of Man in Aramaic and in Luke (5:24)

7. The Sermon on the Plain in Luke: Its Relationship to Matthew and Its Theological-Ethical Function (6:20–49)

8. The Parables of Jesus

9. Luke's "Great Omission" (9:18) from Mark 6:45–8:26

10. Authenticity of the Suffering-Son-of-Man Sayings and of the Passion Predictions (9:22)

11. Last Supper: The Nature and Timing of the Meal (22:7–13)

12. The Jesus Seminar and the Gospel of Luke

Works Cited

Index of Subjects

Index of Authors

Index of Greek Words

Index of Scripture and Other Ancient Writings

Old Testament

New Testament

Old Testament Apocrypha

Old Testament Pseudepigrapha

New Testament Apocrypha

Mishnah

Tosepta

Babylonian Talmud

Jerusalem (Palestinian) Talmud

Targumim

Midrashim

Other Rabbinic Writings

Qumran / Dead Sea Scrolls

Papyri

Josephus

Philo

Classical Writers

Church Fathers

Miscellanea

Notes

About the Author

Back Cover

Find academic sophistication, pastoral sensitivity, and accessibility in the award-winning BECNT series  
  
In this two-volume set on the Gospel of Luke, Darrell L. Bock offers students of the New Testament a substantive yet highly accessible commentary.   
  
Bock leads readers through all aspects of the third Gospel--sociological, historical, and theological. The result is a guide that clearly and meaningfully brings this important New Testament book to life for contemporary readers.  
  
As with all BECNT volumes, this informative, balanced commentary features:  
  
● Detailed interaction with the Greek text  
● Extensive research  
● Chapter-by-chapter exegesis  
● A blend of scholarly depth and readability  
● An acclaimed, user-friendly design  
  
The BECNT series aims for academic sophistication with pastoral sensitivity and accessibility, making it a useful tool for pastors, church leaders, students, and teachers.

This informative, balanced commentary includes extensive introductory notes and a comprehensive discussion of the text. An outstanding addition to any library.

In this two-volume set on the Gospel of Luke, Darrell L. Bock offers students of the New Testament a substantive yet highly accessible commentary. With extensive research and thoughtful chapter-by-chapter exegesis, Bock leads readers through all aspects of the third Gospel--sociological, historical, and theological. The result is a guide that clearly and meaningfully brings this important New Testament book to life for contemporary readers. Bock's two volumes on the Gospel of Luke are the inaugural volumes of the acclaimed BECNT series. As with all BECNT volumes, Luke features the author's own translation of the Greek text, detailed interaction with the original text, and a user-friendly design. This informative, balanced commentary also includes extensive introductory notes. It admirably achieves the dual aims of the series--academic sophistication with pastoral sensitivity and accessibility--making it a useful tool for students, professors, and pastors. About the Series The Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament (BECNT) series provides commentaries that blend scholarly depth with readability, exegetical detail with sensitivity to the whole, and attention to critical problems with theological awareness.

Darrell L. Bock (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is research professor of New Testament studies at Dallas Theological Seminary. He is the author or editor of many books, including Acts in the Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament series, Jesus according to Scripture, and Studying the Historical Jesus.

\["For students, professors, pastors, seeking Luke's Gospel insight.","Solves need for an accessible, scholarly Luke commentary.","Transforms Luke into a vivid, understandable guide for readers."\]

"This excellent commentary on the Lucan Gospel is massive but well written, informative, and judicious. . . . It should be a boon for pastors, priests, seminarians, and all educated general readers interested in the interpretation of the Gospels. Bock has read widely, asks the right questions, and gives a balanced answer in his interpretation of this Gospel."--Joseph A. Fitzmyer, SJ, Catholic University of America

"Its comprehensive discussions of the text and its judicious references to contemporary scholarship ensure that both the seminary student and the mature scholar find helpful and fresh material to enhance their understanding of the Gospel."--I. Howard Marshall, University of Aberdeen

"Each section of the text is addressed from a clearly organized series of perspectives: overview, sources and historicity, translation, exegesis and exposition, summary, and additional notes. If there is such a thing as a user-friendly two-volume commentary on a single book, this is it!"--Craig L. Blomberg, Denver Seminary

__Praise for the series:__

"This series has set a new standard in reader-friendliness with its attractive presentation that combines detailed exegetical comment on the Greek text with accessibility for those who have little or no knowledge of the original language of the New Testament."--I. Howard Marshall, University of Aberdeen

Unlock Luke's depths with Bock's user-friendly two-volume commentary—essential for scholars, pastors, and students, making profound insights accessible.

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