A “beautiful” story

LukeLuke

Where? Around 80s (if author used Mark, 65–

73 CE) Gospel intended for wide distribution Two volumes (Luke-Acts) dedicated to

a patron Theophilus

Date and PlaceDate and Place

Anonymous Gospel Paul’s traveling companion?

• see Acts 16:10–17 Tradition says: “Luke the Physician” Well educated, impressive vocabulary Knowledge of classical literature, styles

of writing, and Hebrew scriptures Hellenistic Jew? Gentile convert? Used written sources (Mark, Q)

AuthorAuthor

Unique material includes five miracle stories and seventeen parables

Discipleship given an immersion experience: “learning on the job”

Changes to Mark• Smoothes rough language• Broadens appeal to “more culturally diverse

audience” (text p. 153)• Softens Mark’s portrayal of Jesus’ disciples• Uses Greek similar to Septuagint’s language• Uses musical and poetic language of liturgy

StyleStyle

Women Ministry to the

excluded and disadvantaged

Samaritans Jerusalem, a focal

point Worship and prayer Food Riches and poverty

Work of the Holy Spirit

Disciples of Jesus are examples for imitation

Salvation• Available here and

now• Liberation

Muted eschatology

Key ThemesKey Themes

Luke (part 1) Birth story and genealogy (1–2) Ministry (3–9) Journey to Jerusalem (9:51–19:44) Passion (19:45–24:12) Resurrection appearances (24:13–53)

Acts (part 2)

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