Debbie Patton
Annotated Bibliography

Bammel, Ernst. "The Feeding of the Multitude" in Jesus and the Politics of His Day. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1984 (211-240). Each gospel account of the feeding the multitude is at least mentioned. However, heavy concentration is placed on the difference between Mark and John. The original Greek spelling and letters are used throughout, with little explanation or translation for those who are not familiar with Greek. A difficult source to use.

Barr, David L. New Testament Story. Belmont: Wadsworth Publishing Company, 1995. This book is an introduction to the study of the New Testament and chapter 9 is devoted to the Gospel of Luke and Acts. It gives an overview of the context in which this gospel was written and the major themes Luke was writing about.

Bovon, Francois. "The Role of the Scriptures in the Composition of the Gospel Accounts: The Temptations of Jesus (Lk 4:1-13) and the Multiplication of the Loaves (Lk 9:10-17)" in Luke and Acts. New York: Paulist Press, 1993 (pp 26-31). A very brief article on how Old Testament Scripture passages are used in the New Testament. The parallel between Luke's feeding story and that of Elisha in 2 Kings 4:42-44 is compared line by line. The comparison emphasizes that God continues to feed his people and that he is still faithful.

Edwards, O.C., Jr. Luke's Story of Jesus (Philadelphia: Fortress, 1981).

Ellis, E. Earle. The New Century Bible Commentary: The Gospel of Luke. Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1974. Ellis argues that in all four Gospels, the feeding of the multitude is the climax of Jesus' Galilean mission. He discusses the symbolic significance of the different aspects of the stray.

Esler, P.F., Community and Gospel in Luke-Acts: The Social and Political Motivations of Lucan Theology (SNTSMS 57; Cambridge University, 1987).

Fitzmyer, Joseph A., S.J. The Anchor Bible: The Gospel According to Luke I-IX Vol. 28. Garden City: Doubleday & Company, Inc., 1981. The author considers Luke's account in light of each of the other Gospel accounts. He then comments on the passage phrase by phrase, noting significant parallels to other scripture passages.

Franklin, E., Christ the Lord: A Study in the Purpose and Theology of Luke-Acts (Philadelphia: Westminster, 1975).

Geldenhuys, Norval. Commentary_ on the Gospel of Luke. Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1966. This short article retells Luke's version of the story with the author's comments and assumptions added into the text itself. Not much in-depth analysis of this particular passage.

Green, Joel R The Gospel of l,uke Grand Rapids: William lq. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1997. What sets this article apart from the other analyses of Luke 9:10-17 is that it comments on the significance of prayer in the ministry of Jesus. This helps the reader gain perspective on the spiritual life of Jesus himself.

Hendrix, Herman, The Third Gospel for the Third World. Ministry in Galilee (Luke 7:1 - 9:50) 1999.

Jervell, J., Luke and the People of God. A New Look at Luke-Acts (Minneapolis: Augsburg, 1972).

Johnson, Luke Timothy, The Gospel of Luke (1991)

Kilgallen, J.J., A Brief Commentary on the Gospel of Luke (New York: Paulist, 1988).

Macy, Gary. Thc Banquct's Wisdom: A Short I Ilstory of the Theologies of the Lord's Supper. New York: Paulist Press, 1992. The first few chapters discuss the Scriptural basis for the celebration of the Eucharist and the Eucharistic practices of the early church. Because many of the articles on the Feeding of the Multitude make reference to early church practices, this book serves to flesh out what an early Eucharistic celebration would have looked hke.

Neyrey, J.H., The Social World of Luke-Acts (Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1991).

Nolland, John. Word Biblical Commentary Vol. 35A. Dallas: Word Books, 1989. This is an excellent resource on the significance of the story of the feeding of the multitude. He discusses the form, structure and setting of the story and places emphasis on the Eucharistic elements as well as the call to discipleship. He draws his conclusions only after presenting the works and perspectives of other scholars.

White, James F. Introduction to Christian Worship. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1990. Chapter 8 discusses the development of Eucharist practices from the earliest Christian communities. It serves as background information on Eucharistic celebrations so the reader has some foundation on why it is so significant that the multiplication stories in the gospels are parallels to the eucharistic tradition of the church.

Synopsis of the Four Gospels. Edited by Kurt Aland. United Bible Societies, 1982. The book is arranged to show the parallel texts in the three synoptic gospels next to each other for easy comparison by tile reader.

The New Interpreter's Bible Vol. IX. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1995. This article discusses the three other significant feeding stories elsewhere in the Bible; the feeding of the Israelites in the wilderness, Elisha's feeding of a hundred with twenty loaves and traditional Eucharistic accounts.