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The Gospel of Luke by Luke Timothy Johnson
Call Number: 226.4 JOH
ISBN: 9780814658055
Publication Date: 1991
What makes this commentary on Luke stand apart from others is that, from beginning to end, this is a literary analysis. Because it focuses solely on the gospel as it appears and not on its source or origin, this commentary richly and thoroughly explores just what Luke is saying and how he says it.
The Gospel of Luke by Joel B. Green
Call Number: 226.4 GRE
ISBN: 9780802823151
Publication Date: 1997
This highly original commentary, part of the New International Commentary, is unique for the way it combines concerns with first-century culture in the Roman world with understanding the text of Luke as a wholistic, historical narrative.
The Gospel of Luke by Judith M. Lieu
Call Number: 226.407 LIE
ISBN: 9781620322024
Publication Date: 2012
This commentary explores how Luke was retelling the story of Jesus in the light of the challenges faced by the early church as it spread through the Roman Empire, and shows how the gospel can be preached today both in faithfulness to the past and as a response to contemporary questions.

These articles may be useful.

For more information on the process of exegesis, check out the following websites.

Read Richard Ascough's guide to Biblical Exegesis.

Read the notes by H. Wallace to lead you through the process of exegesis.

Check out the commentaries listed below.

It is important that you are critical of all the resources you use. Always be aware of bias, credibility and authorship.

Jesus in Art through two millenia
Click on 'Start the tour' for some great examples of religious art
Art Index - By scripture
Scroll down to Luke to view the associated art
Rembrandt - The Prodigal Son
View the artwork and read the accompanying text

For information on what life was like during Jesus' time, access the Life at the Time of Jesus LibGuide