Fresh insight into Lukeâs timeless message from a celebrated Oxford professor and translator of the Greek Bible.
Sometimes called âthe gospel of the poor,â the Gospel according to Luke is known for its praise of the lowly, its meditations on forgiveness, and its preoccupation with women. Beginning with the Infancy Narrativesâin which Luke helpfully instructs us how to read his textâCatholic philosophy professor Father Nick King, S.J., elucidates the distinctive features of Lukeâs Gospel in 12 inspiring audio lectures.
An erudite audio course, this series also helps you understand the gospelâs connection to Lukeâs second volume, Acts of the Apostles. Fr. King shares with you an intriguing theory of the relationship between the two writings, as well as reflections on Lukeâs attention to women, Lukeâs idea of âhospitality,â the âLucan Journeyâ in the context of our lives today, the distinction between forgiveness and repentance, and the question of Lukeâs wealthy audience. Youâll also spend time examining Lukeâs vision of Jesus.
Fr. Kingâs close reading of the Gospel according to Luke distills time-honored lessons for a modern audience with grace and cogency. Join his classroom from your home or car today.
This course is part of the Learn25 collection.