The Narrative Unity of Luke-Acts 2: A Literary Interpretation

by Robert C. Tannehill

Demonstrates how the repetitions of ideas and formal structures function both to reinforce concepts and to achieve ideological progression.

408 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1989

Reviews

[Kendall Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

This volume is an excellent literary and theological commentary of Acts. Tannehill focuses on how the dynamics of the story bring home central theological points of the book.

In contrast to the first volume, this is written in the order of the narrative itself. I think this format works much better. The result is one of the most insightful and helpful commentaries on Acts.

To be sure, there are a few points that are odd, such as Tannehill’s strained reading of Paul’s time on Malta in Acts 28, but this is a great resource for getting to know the bigger picture of Acts.

[Jeff · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the second volume in a set. The first volume covers the book of Luke and this second volume covers the book of Acts. As the title suggests, this is a literary commentary focusing on the narrative unity of Luke and Acts. He is not so much dealing with exegetical issues or theological issues. Tannehill analyzes the text for patterns of recurring words, ideas, and structures. This book was helpful for studying Acts on the narrative level.

[Adam Thomas · Rating 4 out of 5]

A helpful guide to the narrative structure of Acts - good to peruse alongside a traditional commentary.