The New Daily Study Bible: The Gospel of Luke

by William Barclay

Publisher:

Westminster John Knox

, 2001

Overview

With a historian's precision, Luke's Gospel shows painstaking care both in detail and in expression. Of equal distinction is the universal appeal of the Gospel. Dr. Barclay wrote that this Gospel makes "Christ the open door for all without reserve." In many areas that were either minimized or neglected by the other Gospel writers, Luke's account is more complete, emphasizing prayer, the dignity of women, and praise of God. Barclay's insightful comments help each of us to see the infinitude of God's love through Luke's eyes.

Key Features

• Insightful devotional and commentary on the New Testament
• Wisdom and biblical knowledge from well-loved theologian William Barclay

Product Details

• Title: The New Daily Study Bible: The Gospel of Luke
• Author: William Barclay
• Series: The New Daily Study Bible: New Testament (DSB)
• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
• Publication Date: 2001
• Pages: 388

About William Barclay

William Barclay (1907-1978) was a world-renowned New Testament interpreter and Professor of Divinity and Biblical Criticism at Glasgow University in Scotland. Having written more than fifty books, he is probably best known as the author of The Daily Study Bible series.

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Contents

Top Highlights

“We will understand these parables more fully if we remember that the strict Jews said, not ‘There will be joy in heaven over one sinner who repents’, but, ‘There will be joy in heaven over one sinner who is obliterated before God.’ They looked forward not to the saving but to the destruction of the sinner.” (Page 237)

“That there was no room in the inn was symbolic of what was to happen to Jesus. The only place where there was room for him was on a cross. He sought an entry to the overcrowded hearts of those around him; he could not find it; and still his search—and his rejection—go on.” (Page 26)

“The robe stands for honour; the ring for authority, for if a man gave to another his signet ring it was the same as giving him the power of attorney; the shoes for a son as opposed to a slave, for children of the family wore shoes and slaves did not.” (Page 243)

“Agapan describes an active feeling of benevolence towards other people; it means that no matter what others do to us we will never allow ourselves to desire anything but their highest good; and we will deliberately and of set purpose go out of our way to be good and kind to them.” (Page 94)

“Despised and hated by all, Zacchaeus was reaching after the love of God.” (Page 278)

Product Details

• Title: The Gospel of Luke
• Author: William Barclay
• Series: The New Daily Study Bible
• Publisher: Westminster John Knox
• Print Publication Date: 2001
• Logos Release Date: 2011
• Era: era:modern
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Bible. N.T. Luke › Commentaries
• ISBNs: 9780664224875, 0664224873
• Resource ID: LLS:NDSB63LU
• Resource Type: Bible Commentary
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-08-30T23:40:06Z

About William Barclay

William Barclay (5 December 1907–24 January 1978) was an author, radio and television presenter, Church of Scotland minister, and Professor of Divinity and Biblical Criticism at the University of Glasgow.