Reading Luke: A Literary and Theological Commentary on the Third Gospel

by Charles H. Talbert

Reading Luke concentrates on the literary and theological distinctives of the third Gospel. Charles Talbert’s effective and insightful commentary enables its reader to see and feel the full force of the literary masterpiece that begins the Christian story in the birth of Jesus Christ and continues in the Acts of the Apostles. Reading Luke is an essential book for students and ministers studying Luke-Acts.

Charles Talbert is Distinguished Professor of Religion at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. He is the Reading the New Testament commentary series editor and the author of several of the editions in the series, including Reading Acts, Reading John, and Reading Corinthians. He is also the author of Romans in the Smyth & Helwys Bible Commentary series.

The Reading the New Testament commentary series presents cutting edge biblical research in accessible language that is both coherent and comprehensive.

306 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1982

Reviews

[E. · Rating 2 out of 5]

I've had this Luke commentary for years and used it here and there in my preaching. The commentary is a good analysis of Luke as literature though it doesn't give a compelling thematic discussion easy for use in preaching. In other words, a workhorse I consult but rarely quote.

[Chris · Rating 4 out of 5]

I always consult Talbert on Luke and usually find something of value in terms of themes and argument.