{"product_id":"the-kingdom-according-to-luke-and-acts-a-social-literary-and-theological-introduction-paperback-1","title":"The Kingdom According to Luke and Acts: A Social, Literary, and Theological Introduction - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKarl Allen Kuhn\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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 explores the background, literary features, plotting, and themes of Luke and Acts but also offers significant, fresh insights into the persuasive force of Luke's impressively crafted and rhetorically charged narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this volume, Karl Allen Kuhn examines the character and purpose of Luke and Acts and introduces Luke's social, historical, and literary context. He 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 explores the background, literary features, plotting, and themes of Luke and Acts but also offers significant, fresh insights into the persuasive force of Luke's impressively crafted and rhetorically charged narrative.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Karl Kuhn's groundbreaking monograph on Luke-Acts will reset modern interpretation of these books and influence New Testament studies for years to come. Pastors, teachers, or anyone who looks to Luke's writings for guidance on how communities of faith might live responsibly in a secular world will want to read and treasure the insights of this book.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eMark Allan Powell\u003c\/b\u003e, Trinity Lutheran Seminary \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Kuhn provides a rich introduction to Luke's two-volume work, carefully unraveling its thick, interwoven tapestry of literary patterns, rhetorical strategies, social networks, political tensions, and theological themes. This book is beautifully written and structured (aptly for Luke's 'orderly' narrative) and chock-full of carefully explained examples from Luke's text. While helpfully assessing the current state of Lukan scholarship, Kuhn also offers many fresh insights; in particular, his attention to the poignant, passionate-emotional features of Luke's project is a real bonus.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eF. Scott Spencer\u003c\/b\u003e, Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond; author of \u003ci\u003eSalty Wives, Spirited Mothers, and Savvy Widows: Capable Women of Purpose and Persistence in Luke's Gospel\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Gospel of Luke and Acts of the Apostles\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Building on recent conversations about early Christian resistance to the Roman Empire, Kuhn provides us with a well-written, thorough, and helpful introductory textbook for the study of Luke and Acts. While addressing historical, social, literary, rhetorical, and theological elements, Kuhn effectively highlights the Lukan call for readers to abandon allegiance to Rome and embrace God's kingdom.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eAndrew Arterbury\u003c\/b\u003e, George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor University\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKarl Allen Kuhn (PhD, Marquette University) is professor of religion at Lakeland College in Plymouth, Wisconsin. He is the author of \"Having Words with God: The Bible as Conversation,\" \"The Heart of Biblical Narrative: Rediscovering Biblical Appeal to the Emotions,\" and \"Luke: The Elite Evangelist.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 21, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42592187875424,"sku":"9780801048876","price":68.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/1922\/9280\/files\/QlpBVmpMS0RWUUFjTzAra1pYLys3Zz09.webp?v=1771430044","url":"https:\/\/bijoucc.myshopify.com\/products\/the-kingdom-according-to-luke-and-acts-a-social-literary-and-theological-introduction-paperback-1","provider":"CARIBBEAN CONNECT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}