Favorite NT Writer?

4/1/2013

Who is your favorite New Testament writer? Some of us may have clear preferences, while others may be hard pressed to choose. Some, such as myself, like the simplicity and practicality of John. Others like the beautiful literary style of Luke. While others like the style of Paul.

Who is your favorite writer? Who are you most edified by reading? If you have one, what is your favorite NT book in Greek? Please share opinions, thoughts, reasons, etc, and let's make a discussion out of it.

4 Comments

John Mureiko link

4/6/2013 06:59:32 am

Well, I'd have to confess that I would be extremely hard pressed to choose just one book! But, if I were to have the option to pick only one to take with me to a desert island, it would probably a gospel. And from the gospels, I'd have to settle on Luke. Luke's literary style is extremely distinguishable from the other three gospel writers (I noticed this in particular when I would listen to all four on audio). Luke also goes to great lengths to emphasize the very earthy and dirty aspects of living as a follower of Jesus (Luke 12 for example). His focus on the poor and oppressed is very evident, a neglected concept in the church.

There's my 2 cents... :-)

Ryan Richie link

4/6/2013 11:22:49 am

Luke huh? I would not have guessed that one from you. I really like his literary style in his Gospel and Acts. You are right in that it is very distinct from the others.

As far as my favorite NT writer in Greek, I would have to say John. I love his simplicity and practicality. After John maybe Luke.

Nicole Richie

4/8/2013 01:36:49 am

Interestingly, I also was going to say it would be the writer of one of the gospels, and it would be Luke, too.

Ryan link

4/9/2013 09:22:12 am

Nicole, I really like Luke as well. I find it very interesting the great care and effort which he exerted to write his gospel account, and also the history of the early church in Acts.

Luke's writing style is like no other in the NT. I really enjoy reading him too, and find him very encouraging.

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