Reading Luke for the First Time

In this brief and insightful blueprint for reading and appreciating the Gospel of Luke, noted scripture scholar Wilfrid J. Harrington, OP, guides the reader through the major themes of the gospel, including the infancy narratives, the ministry of Jesus, and the death and resurrection appearances. The book highlights Luke’s focus on Jesus as the prophet, healer, and teacher whose good news is for the poor, the sinner, and a predominantly Gentile audience. Written for a general audience, Reading Luke for the First Time is a valuable and indispensable guide to understanding the gospel. †

Wilfrid J. Harrington, OP, currently lectures at the Priory Institute and at the Church of Ireland Theological College, both in Dublin. An Irish Dominican and professor emeritus of the Milltown Institute of Theology and Philosophy in Dublin, he earned degrees in theology at the University of St. Thomas, Rome, and in biblical studies at the Ecole Biblique, Jerusalem. Fr. Harrington s teaching and writing career spans more than half a century. He has published a number of books and articles in the biblical field, including Jesus Our Brother (Paulist Press 2010).