Michael F. Patella, OSB, SSD (1954–2025) was professor of New Testament at the School of Theology/Seminary at Saint John's University in Collegeville, Minnesota. His books include Angels and Demons: A Christian Primer of the Spiritual World and Word and Image: The Hermeneutics of The Saint John’s Bible, and he also served as a contributor to The Bible Today and Give Us This Day, all published by Liturgical Press.

Patella’s years of study in the Holy Land and first-hand experience at archaeological sites are evident in his numerous insights concerning history, geography and customs of Roman Palestine and the wider early Christian world. He also skillfully addresses literary and theological themes as he brings alive the Lucan Jesus. A valuable addition to the library of any student of the Third Gospel.Barbara E. Reid, OP, PhD, Catholic Theological Union, Chicago, Illinois

• CONTENTSAbbreviations    4THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO LUKEIntroduction    5Text and Commentary    9The Prologue (1:1-4)    9The Infancy Narrative (1:5–2:52)    10Preparation for the Public Ministry (3:1–4:13)    23The Ministry in Galilee (4:14–9:50)    29The Journey to Jerusalem (9:51–19:27)    69Teaching Ministry in Jerusalem (19:28–21:38)    125The Passion (22:1–23:56)    139The Resurrection (24:1-53)    153Review Aids and Discussion Topics    159Index of Citations from the Catechism of the Catholic Church    163Maps    167

Michael F. Patella, OSB, SSD (1954–2025) was professor of New Testament at the School of Theology/Seminary at Saint John's University in Collegeville, Minnesota. His books include Angels and Demons: A Christian Primer of the Spiritual World and Word and Image: The Hermeneutics of The Saint John’s Bible, and he also served as a contributor to The Bible Today and Give Us This Day, all published by Liturgical Press.

Patella’s years of study in the Holy Land and first-hand experience at archaeological sites are evident in his numerous insights concerning history, geography and customs of Roman Palestine and the wider early Christian world. He also skillfully addresses literary and theological themes as he brings alive the Lucan Jesus. A valuable addition to the library of any student of the Third Gospel.Barbara E. Reid, OP, PhD, Catholic Theological Union, Chicago, Illinois

• CONTENTSAbbreviations    4THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO LUKEIntroduction    5Text and Commentary    9The Prologue (1:1-4)    9The Infancy Narrative (1:5–2:52)    10Preparation for the Public Ministry (3:1–4:13)    23The Ministry in Galilee (4:14–9:50)    29The Journey to Jerusalem (9:51–19:27)    69Teaching Ministry in Jerusalem (19:28–21:38)    125The Passion (22:1–23:56)    139The Resurrection (24:1-53)    153Review Aids and Discussion Topics    159Index of Citations from the Catechism of the Catholic Church    163Maps    167

Michael F. Patella, OSB, SSD (1954–2025) was professor of New Testament at the School of Theology/Seminary at Saint John's University in Collegeville, Minnesota. His books include Angels and Demons: A Christian Primer of the Spiritual World and Word and Image: The Hermeneutics of The Saint John’s Bible, and he also served as a contributor to The Bible Today and Give Us This Day, all published by Liturgical Press.

Patella’s years of study in the Holy Land and first-hand experience at archaeological sites are evident in his numerous insights concerning history, geography and customs of Roman Palestine and the wider early Christian world. He also skillfully addresses literary and theological themes as he brings alive the Lucan Jesus. A valuable addition to the library of any student of the Third Gospel.Barbara E. Reid, OP, PhD, Catholic Theological Union, Chicago, Illinois

• CONTENTSAbbreviations    4THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO LUKEIntroduction    5Text and Commentary    9The Prologue (1:1-4)    9The Infancy Narrative (1:5–2:52)    10Preparation for the Public Ministry (3:1–4:13)    23The Ministry in Galilee (4:14–9:50)    29The Journey to Jerusalem (9:51–19:27)    69Teaching Ministry in Jerusalem (19:28–21:38)    125The Passion (22:1–23:56)    139The Resurrection (24:1-53)    153Review Aids and Discussion Topics    159Index of Citations from the Catechism of the Catholic Church    163Maps    167