The gospel of Luke and Acts of the apostles / F. Scott Spencer.
| Author/creator | Spencer, F. Scott |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Nashville : Abingdon Press, ©2008. |
| Description | 260 pages ; 23 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents only |
| Subjects |
| Series | Interpreting Biblical texts Interpreting Biblical texts. ^A417130 |
| Contents | Part One: OREINTATION: PREPARING TO INTERPRET THE LUKAN NARRAVITES -- Chapter 1. Literary framework: how were Luke and Acts composed? -- Two volumes -- Many sources -- Broad patterns -- Various genres -- Chapter 2. Theological focus: why were Luke and Acts written? -- Shallow roots -- Crucified Messiah -- Delayed Lord -- Evil powers -- Displaced exiles -- Stratified society -- Religious pluralism -- Part Two: IMPLEMENTATION: PROCEEDING TO INTERPRET THE LUKAN NARRATIVES -- Chapter 3. Preparing God's mission in Judea and Galilee (Luke 1:1-4:13) -- Preparing readers (1:1-4) -- Preparing parents and children (1:5-2:52) -- The preparer's mission (3:1-20) -- Preparing the Son of God (3:21-4:13) -- Chapter 4. Establishing God's mission in Galilee and surrounding areas (Luke 4:14-9:50) -- Restoration: freeing and healing the afflicted -- Table fellowship: feeding and feasting with "Sinners" -- Discipleship: calling and training twelve followers -- Chapter 5. Expanding and interpreting God's mission on the way to Jerusalem (Luke 9:51-19:44) -- Stage 1: setting his face toward Jerusalem (9:51-13:21) -- Stage 2: making his way to Jerusalem (13:22-17:10) -- Stage 3: (Still) on the way to Jerusalem (17:11-18:30) -- Stage 4: going up to Jerusalem (18:31-19:44) -- Chapter 6. Defending God's mission in Jerusalem and Judea (Luke 19:45-24:53) -- Temple tests and times (19:45-21:38) -- Trials and errors (22:1-23:25) -- Death and life (23:26-24:53) -- Chapter 7. Highlighting God's mission from Jerusalem to the "Ends of the earth" (Acts 1-28) -- Pentacostal celebration -- Peter's transformation -- Ecumenical conversation -- Paul's vindication. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 257-260). |
| LCCN | 2007021917 |
| ISBN | 9780687008506 (binding: pbk., adhesive perfect : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0687008506 (binding: pbk., adhesive perfect : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | BS 2589 .S64 2008 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |