The Gospel According to Luke: New Testament

New Collegeville Bible Commentary: New Testament #3

by Michael F. Patella

Luke continues to challenge our lives. Focusing on Jesus and his earthly ministry among the early church, Michael, F. Patella, OSB, opens the Gospel of Luke to the 21st-century reader. Patella presents literary, textual, and historical criticism in a readable manner to give readers a solid background for the Lukan Gospel. A brief introduction informs reader of Luke's literary technique, Luke as an evangelist, and other historical data. Chapters are "The Prologue (1:1-4)," "The Infancy Narrative (1:5-2:52)," "Preparation for the Public Ministry (3:1-4:13)," "The Ministry in Galilee (4:!4-9:50)," "The Journey to Jerusalem (9:51019:27)," "The Teaching Ministry in Jerusalem (19:28-21:38)," "The Passion (22:1-23:56)," "The Resurrection (24:1-53)." Also includes questions for discussion.

168 pages, Paperback

First published November 15, 2005

Reviews

[William Martin]

A few interesting comments, but a general tone of doubt concerning the historical integrity of Luke's gospel. Find a different commentary.

[Christopher Backa]

Read this book as part of a bible study at the church I attend. The book was really interesting in explaining the gospel of Luke

[Eddie Ruminski]

Of this entire series of bible commentary, Patella's Gospel According to Luke has been an absolute abysmal read. The fault rests with Patella who makes many claims without providing context (such as known scriptural alterations done by the church fathers) or evidence to reinforce his 'facts', and even goes as far as twisting well known facts regarding ancient manuscripts (which are reliable and why) to prop up his views.

[Irene Adams]

Very thorough study of the Gospel of Luke.