Download or read book Social-Historical Readings of Literary, Theological, and Narrative Themes and Motifs in Luke-Acts written by Michael Blythe and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2024-07-18 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This publication engages a broad set of narratives, themes, and motifs in Luke-Acts, many of which are treated with social-scientific criticism employing various social, political, historical, and economic paradigms to generate fresh and robust readings of ancient texts. Moreover, most essays contained in this book offer remarkably unique engagements, providing students and scholars the opportunity to further expand the material to make vibrant contributions to their own research projects. With thirteen diverse chapters, this book offers anyone interested in Lukan scholarship a vibrant introduction to various lesser explored elements within Luke’s writings.