A theology of Luke and Acts :

Bock, Darrell L.

A theology of Luke and Acts : biblical theology of the New Testament / Darrell L. Bock ; Andreas J. Köstenberger, general editor. - Grand Rapids, Michgian : Zondervan, c2012. - 495 p. ; 24 cm. - Biblical theology of the New Testament. . - Biblical theology of the New Testament. .

"God's promised program, realized for all nations"--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [453]-488) and index.

The often lost importance of Luke-Acts and the orientation of this study -- The context of Luke-Acts: a short introduction -- The case for the unity of Luke-Acts and reading the volumes as Luke-Acts and as Luke and Acts -- Outline and narrative survey of Luke-Acts -- The plan, activity, and character of God: a survey in narrative order -- The God of promise, fulfillment, and salvation: synthesis of texts on the plan of God -- Jesus the Messiah who is Lord and bringer of the new era: narrative order -- Messiah, servant, prophet, Savior, Son of Man, and Lord: a synthesis on the person and work of Jesus -- The Holy Spirit in Luke-Acts: power and enablement for the promise and witness of the new era -- The salvation of God through Christ and the healings that picture it: narrative order -- The many dimensions of salvation in Luke-Acts: a synthesis -- Israel in Luke-Acts -- The Gentiles and the expression "the nations" in Luke-Acts -- The church and the Way in Luke-Acts -- Discipleship and ethics in the new community -- How response to Jesus divides: the opponents, the crowds, and Rome as observer of events in Luke-Acts -- Women, the poor, and the social dimensions in Luke-Acts -- The law in Luke-Acts -- Ecclesiology in Luke-Acts -- Eschatology, judgment, and hope for the future in Luke-Acts -- The scriptures in Luke-Acts -- Luke-Acts in the canon.

Examines Lukan themes, language, and the books' context within the Bible. --from publisher description.

0310270898 (hardcover : alk. paper) 9780310270898 (hardcover : alk. paper)

99949998222

2011030526


Bible.--Luke--Theology.
Bible.--Luke--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible.--Acts--Theology.
Bible.--Acts--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

BS2589 / .B63 2012

226.4/06