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A theology of Luke and Acts : biblical theology of the New Testament / Darrell L. Bock ; Andreas J. Köstenberger, general editor.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: Biblical theology of the New TestamentPublication details: Grand Rapids, Michgian : Zondervan, c2012.Description: 495 p. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 0310270898 (hardcover : alk. paper)
  • 9780310270898 (hardcover : alk. paper)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 226.4/06 23
LOC classification:
  • BS2589 .B63 2012
Contents:
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.
Summary: Examines Lukan themes, language, and the books' context within the Bible. --from publisher description.
Item type: Reference Book
Holdings
Current library Collection Call number Vol info Status Date due Barcode
Judith Thomas Library Reference Books Reference Shelves BS 2589 .B63 2012 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) AUA018333 Not for loan AUA018333

"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.