The Narrative unity of Luke-Acts: a literary interpretation. Vol. 2: The Acts of the Apostles

Demonstrates how the repetitions of ideas and formal structures function both to reinforce concepts and to achieve ideological progression. Tannehill shows how the narrative contributes to the impact of Luke's literary whole. The study further shows that Luke's use of recurring words, patterns of repetition and contrast, irony, pathos, and many other features of this narrative contribute to the total fabric of Luke's masterpiece