Luke: Storyteller, Interpreter, Evangelist

by Mikeal C. Parsons

Book Overview

In this volume Mikeal C. Parsons provides an overview of Luke and Acts, reading Luke and Acts in the context of ancient rhetorical criticism as practiced in the Hellenistic world. Parsons first compares Luke's storytelling with narrative techniques of ancient rhetoric. He next compares Luke's interpretation of Jewish sources within the social conventions of Luke's day. Finally, Parsons profiles Luke's specific evangelistic theological artistry,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1481300687
• ISBN13: 9781481300681
• Release Date: July 2014
• Publisher: Baylor University Press
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher