Key themes and narrative structures emphasized in this volume include:
: Luke uniquely highlights stories of divine forgiveness for those on the social or moral fringes, such as the Prodigal Son and the forgiven woman who washes Jesus' feet. The Gospel of Luke (Sacra Pagina)
Johnson highlights a central "helpful story" within Luke: the through the detachment from material possessions. He argues that Luke portrays the human "acquisitive instinct" as growing from a deep fear that life is fragile; by trusting that life is a gift from God, one can achieve a "generous disposition" that liberates the soul. Key themes and narrative structures emphasized in this