Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of St Luke

The Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of St Luke by Henry Burton is part of the Expositor's Bible series, a collection of commentaries aimed at providing accessible yet scholarly expositions of biblical books. In this volume, Burton offers a detailed examination of the Gospel of Luke, emphasizing both its historical context and its theological significance within the Christian faith.Burton begins by highlighting Luke's unique position among the Gospel writers. As a companion of the Apostle Paul and a physician, Luke provides a perspective that is both meticulous in detail and deeply compassionate in tone. Burton points out that Luke’s Gospel places special emphasis on Jesus’s humanity, His compassion for the marginalized, and the universality of His message of salvation.