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.

CONTENTSEditor's Preface      ixPreface       xiAbbreviations       xiii     IntroductionA. Circumstances of Composition  2B. Genre and Purpose  3C. Literary Dimensions of Luke-Acts  10D. The Prophetic Structure of Luke-Acts  17E. 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)  6310. The Baptism and Genealogy of Jesus (3:21-38)  6811. The Testing of the Prophet (4:1-13)  73 12. The Prophetic Messiah (4:14-30)   7713. First Signs and Wonders (4:31-44)  8314. Jesus Calls His Disciples (5:1-11)  8715. Two Healings (5:12-26)  9116. Call and Controversy (5:27-39)  9617. Two Controversies and a Choice (6:1-16)  10018. The Prophet's Public Preaching (6:17-35)  10519. Prophetic Wisdom (6:36-49)  11220. Two Prophetic Wonders (7:1-17)  11621. John, Jesus, and the People (7:18-35)  12122. The Friend of Sinners (7:36-50) 12623. Gathering the People of Faith (8:1-21)  13024. Two Wonders (8:22-39)  13525. Saving Faith (8:40-56)  140     III. PREPARING A LEADERSHIP FOR THE PEOPLE26. The Apostolic Tasks (9:1-17)  14427. Recognizing Jesus (9:18-36)  15028. Hawed Followers (9:37-50)  157     IV. THE PROPHET JOURNEYS TO JERUSALEM 29. Turning Toward Jerusalem (9:51-62)  16130. Acceptance and Rejection (10:1-24)  16631. Rejection and Acceptance (10:25-42)  17132. Teaching on Prayer (11:1-13)  17633. The Two Kingdoms (11:14-26)  18034. Prophetic Warnings (11:27-36)  18435. Attack on Opponents (11:37-54)  18736. Courage in Time of Danger (12:1-12)  19337. Treasure and the Heart (12:13-34)  19738. Watchfulness and Service (12:35-48)  20339. A Call for Decision (12:49-59)  20740. Warnings to Repent (13:1-21)  21041. Prophetic Pronouncements (13:22-35)  21542. Conflict at Table (14:1-14)  22243. Invitations to the Banquet (14:15-35)  22844. Parables of Lost and Found (15:1-32)  23445. Possessions in Parable and Paraenesis (16:1-13)  24346. The Claims of Moses and the Prophets (16:14-31)  24947. Teaching and Healing (17:1-19)  25748. The Kingdom and the End-Time (17:20-37)  26249. Parables on Prayer (18:1-14)  26850. Entering the Kingdom (18:15-34)  27551. Saving Faith—Again (18:35-19:10)  28352. The Kingship Parable (19:11-27)  288     V. THE PROPHET IN JERUSALEM53. Entering Jerusalem (19:28-48)  29554. Conflict with Leaders (20:1-19)  30355. Debates with Leaders (20:20-21:4)  31056. Prophecies about Jerusalem (21:5-24)  31957. Preparation for the Son of Man (21:25-38)  327     VI. THE SUFFERING OF THE PROPHET58. The Plot at Passover (21:1-13)  33159. The Passover Meal (22:14-23)  33660. Teachings at Table (22:24-38)  34361. The Time of Testing (22:39-53)  35062. The Sanhédrin Hearing (22:54-71)  35663. Delivered to Prefects and Kings (23:1-12)  36364. Condemnation to Death (23:13-31)  36965. The Death of the Prophet (23:32-46)  37566. Responses to the Prophet's Death (23:47-56)  382     VII. THE PROPHET IS RAISED UP67. The Empty Tomb (24:1-12)  38668. Appearance to Two Disciples (24:13-35)  39269. The Community Is Gathered (24:36-53)  400   IndexesScriptural Index  407Index of Ancient Writings  455Index of Authors  464Supplementary Bibliography  467