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Luke (NT Volume 3) (Reformation Commentary on Scripture Series, NT Volume 3) Hardcover – January 7, 2015

by Beth Kreitzer (Editor)
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"For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord." Reflecting on this verse from the Gospel of Luke (2:11), Martin Luther declared it to be a summary of the gospel: "See here what the gospel is, namely, a joyful sermon about Christ our Savior. Whoever preaches him rightly preaches the gospel and pure joy." Reformation commentators meditated upon the significance of the good news of Jesus Christ during a vibrant era in the history of the church that was characterized by spiritual renewal and reform, doctrinal controversy (especially over matters such as the presence of Christ in the Lord?s Supper) and the overriding desire to understand the meaning and implications of Scripture for Christian belief and practice. While in many ways similar to the other Synoptic Gospels, the Gospel of Luke also testified to this good news through unique material, including the announcement of Jesus? birth to the shepherds in the fields, the parable of the prodigal son and Jesus? appearance to his disciples on the road to Emmaus after his resurrection. In this volume, Beth Kreitzer skillfully leads readers through the rich diversity of Reformation commentary on the Gospel of Luke. Readers will be able to listen to both well-known and lesser-known voices from a variety of theological traditions, including Lutherans, Reformed, Radicals, Anglicans and Roman Catholics, many of whose comments appear for the first time in English. By drawing from an array of Reformation resources - including commentaries, sermons, treatises and confessions - this volume will equip scholars to understand better the depth and breadth of Reformation commentary, and it will provide contemporary preachers with resources from those in the Reformation church who sought to understand the meaning of this "good news of great joy" (2:10).

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Beth Kreitzer (PhD, Duke University) is a professor at Marymount California University. Previously, she served as coordinator of liberal studies at Belmont Abbey College. She is the author of Reforming Mary: Changing Images of the Virgin Mary in Lutheran Sermons of the Sixteenth Century and the volume on Luke in the Reformation Commentary on Scripture.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ IVP Academic; y First edition (January 7, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 629 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0830829660
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0830829668
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.97 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 2 x 10 inches
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Thomas Parsons
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great Compilation of Voices from the Reformation Period
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2015
The Reformation Commentary on Scripture is a wonderful commentary series that lets the reader see first hand how Scripture was interpreted during the Reformation time period. This volume provides its reader with a vast array of well known, not so well known, and probably unknown commentators on Luke's Gospel. The work by the project staff that has gone into pulling all of the information together is truly commendable and a great gift to the modern day church.

In the introduction Timothy George, the General Editor, list four goals of this series. They are:

1) The enrichment of contemporary biblical interpretation through exposure to Reformation-era biblical exegesis.
2) The renewal of contemporary preaching through exposure to the biblical insights of the Reformation writers.
3) A deeper understanding of the Reformation itself and the breadth of perspectives represented within it.
4) The recovery of the robust spiritual theology and devotional treasures of the Reformation's engagement with the Bible.

This commentary on Luke accomplishes each of these goals.

The commentary is presented in a very easy to follow way. I was very curious about how it would flow, given the vast amount of contributors in it. I must say that I was pleasantly surprised both by the content and the ease of knowing who the original author was and the source that it came out of. Each section begins with a passage of Scripture with a given title (i.e. Luke 11:14-26 Jesus and His Power Over Demons). The Scripture is from the ESV and is double column and italicized across the top of the page. Each section of Scripture then has an Overview section, which gives a summary of the thoughts that follow. Each topic in the passage is identified by a bold font making it easy to scan through the sections. Each commentary section begins with the author (i.e. John Calvin) in all caps and is followed directly by the commentary on the section and ends with the reference (i.e. Commentary on a Harmony of the Gospels). The order that is provided by this layout is very beneficial to the reader for a variety of reasons:
1) It allows the reader to clearly identify who the Reformation author is and from what writing this excerpt came from.
2) If the reader is scanning through the commentary with the intent of finding a particular passage the bold font and headings makes it easy to quickly find the passage you are looking for
3) It is easy to compare how different writers of the Reformation chose to comment and expound on the Scripture passage.
4) The original reference makes it easy to follow up by consulting the original source, if available.

I was pleasantly surprised and thrilled to "meet" many new voices from the Reformation period through this commentary. I was also blessed by the short biographical sketch in the back of the volume that gives the reader a short introduction to those writers he may not be familiar with. There is also an eleven page timeline of the Reformation in the back of this volume that is an excellent historical resource.

I cannot express again how wonderfully smooth this commentary reads while at the same time keeping the original authors voices. The reader doesn't get what the editor thinks Calvin, Luther etc. said about a text but instead they get the authors own words. It is truly commendable what the editors have done in bringing together all of these voices. Instead of having to flip from commentary to commentary, or browse the internet the reader can simply read through the section and have a wonderful flow to their study. Also, many of the original writings may not be accessible the way some of the more well known writers are. I am truly blessed by this commentary and feel that it would be a great addition to both pastors and lay-persons libraries.

I received a free copy of this commentary from IVP Academic in exchange for an honest review.
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Michael T Dalton
5.0 out of 5 stars Beth Kreitzer provides a female perspective on Luke’s highlight of women
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2015
I find myself listening for the voice. Not just the voice of the many fine commentators found in Luke, volume III in the Reformation Commentary on Scripture Series, but the voice of the editor, Beth Kreitzer.

Readers have the opportunity to get a feminine perspective on commentary derived from Luke’s gospel, which highlights the role of women. As the general editor, Timothy George, notes, this volume, along with those in the Ancient Christian Commentary Series (a related set), makes a special effort to include the voices of women whenever possible. Part of the challenge lies in the fact that for various reasons few theological and biblical works were published by women in an earlier time period.

So for each passage examined, it’s more than a little interesting to get Kreitzer’s views on the assorted comments that follow. Her thoughts provide background and clarify the reformer’s overarching concerns.

She is also not afraid to gently chide them, “The Savior of the World is now present, and all those who hear the good news are saved by their faith in him—including Mary, who, these preachers are at pains to point out, is saved by her faith in her son, not by being his mother” (22).

Her brief articulation of Luke by way of an introduction is excellent. She explains that the majority of comments come from sermons, as they best fit the purpose of this work. The reformers never wavered in preaching the gospel. She also covers major themes, controversies and sources.

Timothy George’s extensive introduction to this series is equally impressive. It’s a joy to start with these two fine summaries.

One of the pleasant surprises is the occasional appearance of an unexpected voice, William Cowper, the author of the hymn, “God Moves in a Mysterious Way.” He was a friend of John Newton, the writer of “Amazing Grace.” It’s not just his spirituality that intrigues, but his lifelong struggle with depression and despair. Yet despite the valleys he descended, the words he wrote, some found here, should resonate with those who wrestle with the complexities of the spiritual life.

His inclusion is representative of many lesser known lights included in this book. There is plenty here from the likes of Calvin and Luther, but the other voices are no less profound.

Their perspectives, as well as the others, are sometimes less common than modern ones. In his thoughts on the healing of Simon Peter’s mother-in-law, Johannes Brenz writes, “He (Christ) came to this poor cottage to show that poverty and sickness are not as neglected and condemned by God as they are by human beings. For in this world there is nothing more abject than poor people, and no one less regarded than those who are sick. But Christ comes to these and shows that of everyone he cares the most for them. Therefore, those who are oppressed with poverty and afflicted by sickness should not faint or be discouraged, neither should they think that because of their poverty and sickness they are rejected by God. But let them be sure that the more they are pressed down with afflictions, the more they are beloved and regarded by God” (107).

Devotional thoughts like these remind me of Matthew Henry, a saintly commentator. His godliness shaped his outlook. To read his words and those found in this volume is like breathing a rarefied air. It’s refreshing!

A pastoral concern is evident. If modern commentaries lean towards the academic, this is closer to shepherding the flock. Both aspects are necessary, and it’s a good reason to have both kinds. There is wisdom in a multitude of counselors.

Projected volumes in this series will cover the entire Bible. As of this writing there are seven volumes available. This should not be confused with the related series, Ancient Christian Texts and the Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture. All three are recommended for the early perspective that they offer. They will be a great addition to any theological library, and it helps support this valuable work.

It gives voice to the reformers, who occupy a particular era of church history. They deserve a place at the table just as much as anyone else. Though they have passed on to their eternal rewards, they still speak in these beautifully done volumes.
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