Luke: Historian and Theologian

Download or read book Luke: Historian and Theologian written by I. Howard Marshall and published by Paternoster. This book was released on 1970 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The writings of Luke (Luke-Acts) comprise over 28% of the whole New Testament -- even more than the extensive writings of his friend and companion, Paul, whose letters account for almost exactly a further 25%. This fact alone emphasizes the vital importance of the Lucan corpus to a true understanding of the doctrine as well as the history of apostolic times. There has been a growing awareness of the qualities of Luke as a historian, and in this book Dr. Marshall demonstrates that Luke's theology, which he summarizes as "the theology of salvation," is at least of equal stature and importance with his carefully compiled history. - Back cover