Luke: Gospel History and Acts of the Apostles, with Notes, Critical, Explanatory, and Practical
Digital Logos Edition
Overview
This volume combines Henry Cowles’ commentary on Luke and Acts, providing a continuous history of the rise and early development of Christianity from the ministry of Jesus to the spread of the Gospel to the ends of the earth. In addition to studying each book on its own, Cowles also identifies the relationship between the books. In particular, he ties together the life of Jesus with the ministry of the spirit.
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- Examines the early development of Christianity
- Presents an essential commentary for today’s readers
- Links all Scripture passages to the Bibles in your library
Henry Cowles was a professor at Oberlin College. He served as professor of languages from 1835 to 1837, professor of ecclesiastical history and pastoral theology from 1837 to 1840, professor of Old Testament literature from 1840 to 1848, and a lecturer on prophecy and biblical introduction from 1869 to 1878. He also served as editor of the Oberlin Evangelist from 1844 to 1862, where he promoted the efforts of the college and helped spread its theological ideals. While at Oberlin, Cowles advocated for African Americans during the decades preceding the Civil War, and promoted racial equality not only in academic settings, but also in his publications.
In 1863, at the age of 60, Cowles began writing his commentary on the Bible, and worked on the project nearly every day for 17 years. He also spoke and wrote widely on prophecy, biblical interpretation, and the practical application of the Bible for ordinary readers. He died in 1881.