William L. Burton

Luke and Acts 101 William L. Burton

The Gospel of Luke and Acts of the Apostles are two parts of a single triumphant work. Together, they proclaim the gospel message and narrate the gripping story of the Church's early days. The most prolific New Testament writer, the evangelist Luke left behind thousands of verses that can be daunting to navigate. Now, you can study Luke-Acts in-depth with award-winning New Testament professor William Burton, O. F. M., as your guide. Using the metaphor of a double helix, Fr. Burton asks you to imagine Luke's gospel and Acts as a single account with many parallels or rungs connecting the two sides of the twisted ladder. He sets the scene by painting a vivid picture of the context out of which this work emerged: from a community of early Christians with a fraught history. You will glean fascinating insights from Fr. Burton as you plot the spread of Christianity from its roots among the Jewish followers of Jesus in Israel to the ends of the earth. Fr. Burton effortlessly navigates this complex period in Christian history, holding up the texts of Luke and Acts like windows for you to peer through. Perfect for your next Bible study, or for enjoying during your commute, this brilliant course will forever change the way you think about Luke-Acts.
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