The newest installment of todays premier mid-level Bible commentary series, James Edwardss Pillar volume on Luke devotes attention throughout to the vocabulary, historical background, special themes, and narrative purpose that make the Third Gospel unique among the four Gospels.<br><br>Edwards counterbalances the generally recognized Gentile focus of Luke by highlighting Lukes overarching interest in depicting Jesus as the fulfillment of Gods providential work in the history of Israel. While fully conversant with all the latest scholarship, Edwards writes in a lively, fluent style that will commend his commentary on Luke to ministers, students, scholars, and many other serious Bible readers.