Order from a Major Online Bookstore
Ultimate Book Price Comparison Engine
Save Your Time And Money
| AnyBook4Less.com | Order from a Major Online Bookstore |
|
| Home | Store List | FAQ | Contact Us | | ||
| Ultimate Book Price Comparison Engine Save Your Time And Money |
||
 |
Title: Luke 1: 1-9:50 by Darrell L. Bock ISBN: 0-8010-1053-5 Publisher: Baker Academic Pub. Date: 01 November, 1994 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $49.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.33 (3 reviews)
Rating: 3
Summary: an ok commentary
Comment: The question of how the gospels are best approached is a difficult one- do we focus on the sources underlying the gospels, do we try to understand how they changed their sources to better fit their own purposes in writing, do we harmonize them into one big messy gospel, or do we read them as literature?
The last approach, in my opinion, results in the most accurate interpretation of the text.
Bock's commentary (as is Stein's NAC contribution) is weak in this area. After reading it, you might be able to explain some of the pesky details of Luke that were unclear before, but you won't understand why Luke included what he did in his gospel, and why he put the stories in the order he did (It should not be assumed that any of the gospels are chronological. In Mark, practically the first thing Jesus does is call his disciples, but in Luke Jesus has a highly successful ministry going on already.) And, for the record, "orderly" doesn't necessarily mean chronological order.
For these reasons, the following commentaries would make better choices:
Charles Talbert: Reading Luke: A Literary and Theological Commentary. This commentary answers the question of why Luke placed the calling of the disciples where he did, along with other vexing problems. A very good commentary.
Robert Tannehill: The Narrative Unity of Luke-Acts: A Literary Interpretation. Vol. 1. This commentary approaches Luke thematically, and shows how Luke weaves several literary strands throughout Luke and Acts. He also does an excellent job showing how Luke and Acts help interpret each other. However, because it is thematic, it should be combined with other commentaries.
Joseph Fitzmyer: The Gospel According to Luke. This commentary provides some literary analysis, along with some good redactional work. Use this to flesh out the other two commentaries.
Rating: 5
Summary: A Monumental Work!!
Comment: Nothing even comes close to this monumental work on Luke by Darrell Bock. The format of this series is just excellent and I wish we could see some new volumes! At any rate, Bock has simply provided us with the most thorough exegesis of Luke that has ever appeared. Technical, yet lucid. Tremendous background information! Much synoptic interaction. A veritable feast of Greek helps. Critical interaction, including direct interaction with the "Jesus Seminar" at many points. These volumes are worth the price and will provide you with a wealth of information on Luke's gospel. Thanks to Darrell Bock for this excellent work!
Rating: 5
Summary: This is definitely the best commentary on the Gospel of Luke
Comment: This commentary is great for pastors and scholars. I was using lots of other commentaries in Luke until i got this one. And this one by far has the better insights. And the print is really large for an academic book like this, too. Which is another big plus if your eyes get tired.
 |
Title: Romans by Thomas R. Schreiner ISBN: 0801021499 Publisher: Baker Academic Pub. Date: 01 November, 1998 List Price(USD): $49.99 |
 |
Title: The Gospel of Luke by Joel B. Green ISBN: 0802823157 Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company Pub. Date: 01 October, 1997 List Price(USD): $52.00 |
 |
Title: 1 Corinthians by David E. Garland ISBN: 080102630X Publisher: Baker Academic Pub. Date: 01 November, 2003 List Price(USD): $49.99 |
 |
Title: The First Epistle to the Corinthians (New International Greek Testament Commentary) by Anthony C. Thiselton ISBN: 0802824498 Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company Pub. Date: 01 December, 2000 List Price(USD): $80.00 |
 |
Title: The Gospel of Mark: New International Commentary on the Greek Testament by R. T. France ISBN: 0802824463 Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company Pub. Date: 01 February, 2002 List Price(USD): $55.00 |
Thank you for visiting www.AnyBook4Less.com and enjoy your savings!
Copyright� 2001-2021 Send your comments
