In the first of two volumes on the Gospel of Luke Darrell L. Bock offers students of the New Testament a substantive yet highly accessible commentary. With extensive research and thoughtful chapter-by-chapter exegesis Bock leads readers through all aspects of the third Gospel--sociological historical and theological. The result is a guide that clearly and meaningfully brings the first part of this important New Testament book to life for contemporary readers. As with all BECNT volumes Luke features the author s own translation of the Greek text detailed interaction with the original text and a user-friendly design. This informative balanced commentary also includes extensive introductory notes. It admirably achieves the dual aims of the series--academic sophistication with pastoral sensitivity and accessibility--making it a useful tool for students professors and pastors.