Luke references

Steven Craig Miller scmiller at plantnet.com
Wed Nov 22 12:46:49 EST 2000


To: David McKay,

<< Can you recommend some helpful books on Luke, please? I know some have 
said they don't like commentaries, but I find them useful, though I know we 
need other stuff, too. Has anyone used Nolland [WBC]? What about Fitzmyer 
[bit pricey over here!] >>

The first commentary I consult for Luke is generally Fitzmyer's (Anchor). 
And if I have time, I would then consult Nolland's (Word), Johnson's (Sacra 
Pagina), Marshall's (Eerdmans), Plummer's (ICC), and Bock's (Baker), or 
some sub-set. In my opinion, Fitzmyer's (although imperfect as they all 
are) is a notch above the others, but no doubt other participants of this 
list will have other favorites.

One thing you might consider is going to a good theological library, and 
try reading one or two small sections from each of them and then making 
your own judgment on this issue. What you want from a commentary might not 
be the same that I, or someone else, might want.

On the other hand, if you goal is just some help on translating the Greek 
text of Luke, I would not recommend any commentary. Although occasionally 
(in my experience, "rarely") they can be of some help, there are better 
ways (than reading a commentary) to learn and study Greek.

-Steven Craig Miller
Alton, Illinois (USA)
scmiller at plantnet.com





More information about the B-Greek mailing list