The Kingdom according to Luke and Acts

The Kingdom according to Luke and ActsThis substantial, reliable introduction examines the character and purpose of Luke and Acts and provides a thorough yet economical treatment of Luke's social, historical, and literary context. Karl Allen Kuhn presents Luke's narrative as a "kingdom story" that both announces the arrival of God's reign in Jesus and describes the ministry of the early church, revealing the character of the kingdom as dramatically at odds with the kingdom of Rome. Kuhn

With a biblical perspective as a starting point and a recognition of the crucial role of both the family and the faith community

and tradition help modern readers place Jesus within his original context

Stonehouse reviews important contributions from noted child development experts Erik Erikson

with several languages having numerous versions

Joyce Baldwin (Jonah)

A thorough exposition of covenant themes in Calvin's theology arguing that Calvin played an integral role in the development of covenant theology

Each chapter introduces theological themes and issues in interpretation then offers exegesis of one or two representative passages to model theological interpretation in practice

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"A rare and wonderful theological book that turns something ordinary--being a friend--into an expression of God's greatness

Chapters then unfold in creedal order through the various regions of Christian teaching

and laypeople