Luke-Acts in its First Century Setting

The Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles, traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, form a two-volume work that comprises over a quarter of the New Testament. Together, these books present a sweeping historical and theological narrative that extends from the birth of Jesus to the expansion of the early Christian movement into the heart of the Roman Empire. Understanding Luke-Acts within its first-century setting requires a thorough exploration of its historical context, theological motivations, literary style, and sources. This book provides a foundational analysis of these aspects, situating Luke-Acts within the broader Greco-Roman and Jewish worlds.