Though the Gospel of Luke does not directly mention the author, many scholars have a strong clue as to who it may be. The individual who wrote Luke, also wrote the book of Acts. The Gospel of Luke includes more than thirty years—the lifetime of Jesus on earth—from about 6 BC to about AD 30. Though it is uncertain exactly when the story was written, many guess in the AD 50s or 60s, placing it before Paul’s execution. With that being said, this would explain why Acts end without telling the results of Paul’s trial in Rome. However, others guess in the AD 70s or 80s, after the gospel became prevelant throughout the Roman Empire.
Luke is the longest book in the New Testament and encompasses the story of Jesus. Luke’s sequel, Acts, describes the story of the how the church got started. Interestingly, both books begin by addressing a “mystery …show more content…
Luke is described as a well-educated writer who exhibits the richest vocabulary of any author in the Bible. In fact, the Gospel of Luke and the book of Acts contain over eight hundred words not found anywhere else in the New Testament. Also, Luke seems to have a more solidified foundation in both classical literature and Hebrew scriptures than any of the other Gospel writers. Luke incorporates Old Testament concepts and patterns into his books, utilizing allusions and imagery that go beyond citing individual verses. In fact, scholars have debated whether Luke was a Hellenistic Jew who received classical education or a Gentile who embraced Christianity and studied the Bible intensely. Either way, it is evident that the author of Luke’s Gospel has done some research regarding the life and ministry of Jesus. Luke was concerned with assuring the eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ ministry were preserved and that the foundations of the Christian religion would be passed onto following
Luke is the longest book in the New Testament and encompasses the story of Jesus. Luke’s sequel, Acts, describes the story of the how the church got started. Interestingly, both books begin by addressing a “mystery …show more content…
Luke is described as a well-educated writer who exhibits the richest vocabulary of any author in the Bible. In fact, the Gospel of Luke and the book of Acts contain over eight hundred words not found anywhere else in the New Testament. Also, Luke seems to have a more solidified foundation in both classical literature and Hebrew scriptures than any of the other Gospel writers. Luke incorporates Old Testament concepts and patterns into his books, utilizing allusions and imagery that go beyond citing individual verses. In fact, scholars have debated whether Luke was a Hellenistic Jew who received classical education or a Gentile who embraced Christianity and studied the Bible intensely. Either way, it is evident that the author of Luke’s Gospel has done some research regarding the life and ministry of Jesus. Luke was concerned with assuring the eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ ministry were preserved and that the foundations of the Christian religion would be passed onto following