John A. Darr

Acts

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Parsons presents a masterful exposition both of the myriad strategies whereby the author of Acts attempted to persuade his original audience and of the ways in which this ancient book continues to speak powerfully to Christian faith in our own day. Readers will find here a treasure trove of insights into Hellenistic rhetorical conventions and their usage in Acts.”

Engaging the New Testament

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Russell Pregeant's introduction [in draft form] has proved to be a highly effective teaching tool in my undergraduate courses for two years. It succeeds brilliantly in its shared purpose of encouraging students to engage the New Testament writing-to converse, question, and grapple with these texts and the life-and-death issues they pose. Students who use this introduction not only will learn about the New Testament but also-and more importantly-become involved in it as active, insightful, and fully engaged readers.”

Luke

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Parsons' incisive and challenging interpretations should move the field of Lucan studies forward on several important fronts, notably in terms of method and theology. This book will make an excellent addition to required reading lists for graduate courses on Luke and Acts.”

Reading Luke

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“What is new and exciting about Frank Dicken's Reading Luke is its focus on the pragmatics of Luke's narrative. Dicken makes modern readers aware of how Luke's story was meant to work when read sequentially and intertextually by its earliest audience. Replete with insights from cutting-edge research on characterization, plot, parables, and programmatic passages, this text deserves a prominent place in upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses on the Lukan writings.”