What Are They Saying About Luke? offers an excellent intro duction to the gospel that is frequently referred to as the "storm center" of modern Bible study. Dr. Mark Allan Powell summarizes the opinions of more than forty scholars and iden tifies significant trends in the study of Luke. He examines the dominant theories regarding the composition of this gospel and approaches it with an interpretation of the political and social implications of Luke's work in the community at that time Above all, he allows us to see Luke as a pastor whose gos pel, notes French rationalist Renan, is the "most beautiful book in the world."

This book is ideal for students, pastors, and those inter ested in learning more about the gospel of Luke. It serves equally well as an overview for beginners or as an update for those who wish to keep up with current research.