Synopses & Reviews
Review
'Esler's thesis is undoubtedly one of the freshest to appear on Luke-Acts in recent years, clearly and compellingly written, complementing bold hypotheses with a wealth of detailed research and observation, and providing a careful justification of the sociological approach and an interesting application of sociological techniques and models ... provocative and challenging [it] represents a significant new approach to Lucan studies.' Journal of Theological Studies
Review
'This book represents a significant advance in the study of the social and community setting of Luke-Acts, and repays careful reading.' Theology
Review
'A brilliant attempt to pinpoint the purpose of Luke-Acts.' The Bible Today
Synopsis
Extensive use of sociology and anthropology is employed to examine Luke-Acts' theology as a response to the social and political pressures upon the Christian community for whom it was written.
Synopsis
Dr Esler extensively uses sociology and anthropology to examine the author of Luke Acts' theology.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements; List of abbreviations; 1. The socio-redaction criticism of Luke-Acts; 2. The community; 3. Sectarian strategies; 4. Table-fellowship; 5. The law; 6. The Temple; 7. The poor and the rich; 8. Rome and the ancestral theme; Epilogue: community and Gospel; Notes; Index of biblical references; Index of secondary authors.