The Gospel According to Luke
James R. Edwards
Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
<p>The newest installment of today’s premier mid-level Bible commentary series, James Edwards’s Pillar volume on Luke devotes attention throughout to the vocabulary, historical background, special themes, and narrative purpose that make the Third Gospel unique among the four Gospels.  </p><p>Edwards counterbalances the generally recognized Gentile focus of Luke by highlighting Luke’s overarching interest in depicting Jesus as the fulfillment of God’s providential work in the history of Israel. While fully conversant with all the latest scholarship, Edwards writes in a lively, fluent style that will commend his commentary on Luke to ministers, students, scholars, and many other serious Bible readers.</p>Review<p>Michael F. Bird<br>-- Ridley College, Melbourne, Australia<br>“Edwards deftly leads readers through the historical context, narrative dynamics, and main themes of Luke’s story of Jesus with clear and insightful commentary. This is a useful book for preachers, teachers, and students hoping to delve deeper into the Gospel of Luke.”  </p><p>Donald A. Hagner<br>-- Fuller Theological Seminary<br>“This is a first-rate commentary, written by a seasoned New Testament exegete, reflecting the wisdom and insight we have come to expect from its author. It is built on a foundation of excellent scholarship and in dialogue with the best secondary literature; its approach to the text is reverent and edifying. . . . Immensely rewarding.” </p>About the Author<p>James R. Edwards is Bruner-Welch Professor of Theology at Whitworth University, Spokane, Washington. His book <em>Is Jesus the Only Savior?</em> won the <em>Christianity Today</em> 2006 Book Award in the Apologetics/Evangelism category. </p>