A comprehensive list of relevant books and monographs on the specific passage.
Scholars use the WBC specifically to understand the nuances of Luke's Greek, which is some of the most sophisticated in the New Testament. Where to Find it Digitally
: The "heart" of the commentary, which synthesizes the technical data into a cohesive theological discussion, linking the passage to the broader biblical canon. Extensive Bibliography
Steve Walton , a leading New Testament scholar.
Detailed evaluations of manuscript variants.
The series' history is as complex as its structure is consistent. It was first developed by Word Books in the late 1970s. Thomas Nelson later adopted the series, and today, its rights are held by HarperCollins / Zondervan, which continues to publish original and revised volumes. Long-time general editors have included legendary scholars such as Bruce M. Metzger (1914–2007), a giant of New Testament textual criticism. The current editors are Nancy L. deClaisse-Walford (Old Testament) and Peter H. Davids (New Testament).
Like all volumes in the Word Biblical Commentary series , the Acts volumes follow a specialized, six-part structure for every passage (pericope):
The Book of Acts is a historical minefield—Are the "we" passages eyewitness testimony? Is the council of Jerusalem chronological? Does Luke have a political agenda? F. F. Bruce disarms these debates with scholarly precision.