episodes in Jesus' life, one would expect much similarity in their accounts.
Luke is the third in order of the canonical gospels, which, together with Acts, its continuation, is dedicated by Luke to the same patron, “most excellent” Theophilus. This Gospel is a companion volume to the book of Acts, and the language
Luke was a physician (Colossians 4:10-14) and likely accompanied Paul on three of four missionary journeys as described in Acts (the "we" passages from Acts 16:1 to Acts 28:16). By signing up for this email, you are agreeing to news, offers, and information from Encyclopaedia Britannica.Be on the lookout for your Britannica newsletter to get trusted stories delivered right to your inbox.
Mark was probably used by Matthew and Luke, who may also have used the Q Gospel (so-called from the…
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They are addressed to the same individual, Theophilus, and the second
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and a key verse is From the NIV Study Bible, Introductions to the Books of the Bible, Luke author's name does not appear in the book, but much unmistakable evidence points
the birth of Christ to his ascension, its arrangement is orderly, and it appeals
It is possible that the date of composition of Luke's Gospel was before 70 AD.
and rich, and his style at times approaches that of classical Greek (as in
Gospel According to Luke, third of the four New Testament Gospels and, with Mark and Matthew, one of the three Synoptic Gospels.
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His vocabulary is extensive
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The message of this Gospel
Since the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark and Luke) report many of the same Luke, and its companion book,
historical detail and warm, sensitive understanding of Jesus and those around
to both Jews and Gentiles.
(1) a.d. 59-63, and (2) the 70s or the 80s (see essay and chart, p. 1943). 1 Many have undertaken to draw up an account of the things that have been fulfilled [] among us, 2 just as they were handed down to us by those who from the first were eyewitnesses and servants of the word. Mark, and Luke—are closely related in form, structure, and content. and structure of these two books indicate that both were written by the same Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue.
The dissimilarities reveal the distinctive emphases of the separate writers.
was intended for his own instruction ( The two most commonly suggested periods for dating the Gospel of Luke are:
The Gospel of Luke was written to Theophilus, meaning "the one who loves God."
It gives details of Jesus’ infancy found in no other Gospel: the census of Luke’s Gospel is also unique in its perspective.
It is traditionally credited to St. Luke, a close associate of St. Paul the Apostle, and was written for Gentile converts. Luke had outstanding command of the Greek language.
by profession, a companion of Paul at various times from his second missionary
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important for understanding the way of salvation.
with the apostle after others had deserted him ( Antioch (of Syria) and Philippi are among the places suggested as his hometown. Antioch, Achaia and Ephesus are possible destinations.
have also been suggested.
St. Luke, illuminated page from the Beatus Apocalypse, Mozarabic, 975; in the Gerona Cathedral, Spain.This article was most recently revised and updated by
as well as Jews in God's plan (see, e.g., Although Luke acknowledges that many others had written of Jesus' life ( Luke's account of Jesus' ministry can be divided into three major parts:
to Luke. The writing is characterized by literary excellence, with that land.
the preface, The third Gospel presents the works and teachings of Jesus that are especially person.
(1) the events that occurred in and around Galilee ( The main theme of the Gospel is the nature of Jesus' Messiahship and mission, Its scope is complete from
him.
Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.Despite its similarities to the other Synoptic Gospels, however, Luke’s narrative contains much that is unique. Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree....