Luke

Rating:
Summary: Good entry-level commentary
Review: From what I hear, Darrell Bock's Baker commentary on Luke is an outstanding resource. Bock's knowledge of Luke-Acts shines here as well, along with his pastoral heart. In the theme of the IVP and NIV Application Commentary series, this focuses on application, though not as much as the NIVAC. Bock does a good job handling the individual pericopes of the gospel, with a strength on tracing major themes in Luke-Acts and showing the flow behind Luke's ordering of each event vs. the other Gospels. Although the NIV is used, Bock doesn't hesitate to use the NRSV or a literal rendering when necessary (e.g., "justified" in both 7:29 and 7:35, otherwise obscured in the NIV). Technical notes are generally resorted to footnotes.

I wish this edition were as in depth (only 390 pages for 24 chapters!), but it's still a good commentary for someone wanting to gain scholarly access to Luke and apply it to their lives.

Rating:
Summary: A Monumental Work!
Review: The second volume of Bock's massive work on Luke. The format is brilliant. These two volumes will keep you busy in Luke's gospel for a long time. Look for Bock's commentary on Acts in this same series, due sometime in 2006.

Rating:
Summary: Good commentary
Review: This commentary is the third one written on Luke by the same author. It focuses on contemperary application of Luke's message. One might need another (more detailed) commentary to determine the original meaning of the text. Those with necessary training in the Biblical Greek should consult his two-volume commentary published by Baker.

Rating:
Summary: A Monumental Work!
Review: This monumental work on Luke by Darrell Bock is a must have. The format of this series is very well done and helpful. Bock has provided us with one of the most thorough works on this gospel. Technical, yet lucid. Tremendous background information. Much synoptic interaction. A veritable feast of Greek helps. Critical interaction, including direct interaction with the "Jesus Seminar" at many points. These volumes are worth the price and will provide you with a wealth of information on Luke's gospel.

Rating:
Summary: A Monumental Work!
Review: This monumental work on Luke by Darrell Bock is definitely worth having. The format of this series is very well done and helpful. Bock has provided us with one of the most thorough works on this gospel. Technical, yet lucid. Tremendous background information. Much synoptic interaction. A veritable feast of Greek helps. Critical interaction, including direct interaction with the "Jesus Seminar" at many points. These volumes are worth the price and will provide you with a wealth of information on Luke's gospel.