Revised Edition, Translator's Preface 5
Preface to the First Edition, Vol. 8

Preface 15
The Life and Childhood of Jesus 17
John the Baptist and Jesus 37
Missionary Work in Galilee 47
97 Towards Jerusalem
Missionary Work in Jerusalem 163
Suffering and Resurrection 185

Person/Place Name Comparison Table 219

There are two problems that hinder Christians from reading the Bible.
These are ‘old sayings’ and ‘the distance between the times.’
The worship Bible we are familiar with is a translation based on the Revised Version of the Bible, first published in 1952. However, it contains many old expressions that are unfamiliar to today's readers, making it often difficult to accurately understand the meaning of the words.
The fact that the culture and customs of the Biblical era, about 2,000 years ago, were so different from those of today also leaves us with a question mark.
Because of this, many Christians find it difficult to read the Bible.
The Gospel of Luke, in particular, vividly tells us about Jesus' teachings and life, but because of the old language and the distance from the past, we are unable to fully experience its impact.

To help readers overcome these difficulties and experience the Gospel of Luke vividly, Professor Min Kyung-sik, a biblical scholar, has published "Luke, Recording the Life of Jesus," which provides a friendly explanation.
It is characterized by modernizing unfamiliar language and units for modern people and translating them in a way that allows for understanding of the culture and customs of the Biblical era.
Additionally, colorful illustrations and 'Tips' explaining background information are placed throughout the book to help readers understand the text and delve deeper into the world of the Bible.

■ What does “water to wash feet” mean?

This book stands out for its translation, which explains the culture and customs of the biblical era.
For example, in the Gospel of Luke, Jesus rebukes the Pharisee, saying, “…you did not even give me water for my feet…”
This book says, “When inviting a special guest, you should provide water for them to wash their feet before they enter the house.
But you… didn’t even bring water to wash my feet,” he translated it loosely.
By naturally explaining the Jewish custom of giving guests 'water for washing their feet', he helped us understand the behavior of the Pharisees who treated Jesus badly.


■ Is the person who borrowed a hundred mal of oil poor?

This book helps you understand the Word more deeply by translating units of weight, length, etc. into modern units.
There is a story in the Bible about a man who borrowed “a hundred bushels of oil” and his debt was forgiven.
However, today's readers may not easily understand the unit of 'hundred words' and may think that it was borrowed oil for the poor to eat.
However, the book uses modern units to translate the amount of oil as approximately “2,000 liters,” allowing readers to more deeply empathize with the man whose debt was forgiven.

■ The Bible originally had no chapters or verses?

This book removes chapter and verse markings that interrupt the flow of reading, allowing readers to view the entire Bible as a single story of salvation.
Chapter and verse notations were added by a 16th-century European publisher for convenience. They allow for quick verse finding, but they have the disadvantage of making the Bible, which should be read as a whole, be read in pieces.
This book removes chapter and verse notations, allowing you to read the Bible as a moving story with a vivid introduction, development, turn, and conclusion.

■ TIP with vivid illustrations and friendly explanations!

In addition, this book includes illustrations that vividly illustrate the situation of the Biblical era and 'TIP' sections that provide supplementary explanations of the historical background throughout the pages.
Through illustrations that capture the atmosphere and situations that are difficult to convey in words and tips that deepen understanding of the text, readers will experience a more vivid and grace-filled Bible reading experience.