Luke
Luke has been called an “historian” because he dates biblical events by reference to secular history (2:1, 2; 3:1). Since this is a gospel written for Christians of Gentile background, it emphasizes more than the other gospels the challenge of mission and evangelization. Salvation is described as “a light to bring revelation to the Gentiles” (2:32). At the end of the gospel, the risen Lord instructs His disciples to preach repentance and the forgiveness of sins “to all nations” (24:47). Subthemes include:
1. Prayer. The early chapters portray righteous men and women at prayer (1 :10, 1 3, 46–55, 64; 2:20, 28–32). Jesus is portray ed frequently at prayer (3:21 ; 5:1 6; 6:1 2; 9:1 8, 28; 1 1 :1 ; 22:32, 41 ; 23:46). The gospel ends with the disciples “continually in the temple praising and blessing God” (24:53).
2. The activity of the Holy Spirit. The inspirational work of the Holy Spirit is ev ident ev ery where in the gospel. Mary is “overshadowed” by the Spirit (1 :35). Jesus conducts His ministry in the fullness of the Spirit (3:22; 4:1 , 1 8; 10:21 ). The disciples were to embark upon their world mission after receiving “power from on high” (24:49), the gift of the Spirit.
3. A deep concern for sinners. Luke reports Jesus’ concern and love for sinners, with a confident hope of their repentance and forgiveness (5:1–1 1 ; 7 :36–50; 9:51–56; 10:29–37 ; 1 9:1–10; 23:39–43).
Title - Thesis | Scroll | Short Description | Synthesis 2nd Temple | Antithesis | Synthesis Apostolic | Synthesis Amoraim | Continent Origin | Southern Worldview | Northern Worldview |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Luke | Scroll 94 | Christ as Historical and Savior | Gospel According to Luke | Euangélion katà Loukân | Gospel | NA | Europe | New Testament | Gospel Liturgy |
Category Reference Guide
Title/Thesis - The name of the book in American English
Synthesis 2nd Temple - The name of the book in order of its presentation other than the Apostles, ranging from 2nd temple Judaism up to the 1st century
Antithesis - The name of the book in another language
Synthesis Apostolic - The identity of the book in order of its presentation according to Tradition in the church after the 3rd century
Synthesis Amoraim - The name of the book in order of its presentation other than the Apostles, ranging from Tannaim up to the 5th century
Continent Origin - Continent from where the Text Type Source comes from
Southern Worldview - Catalog strategy for storing the scrolls include the interpretation. South means Africa or Egypt (Alexandrian) such as LXX. South of Palestine.
Northern Worldview - Catalog strategy for storing the scrolls include the interpretation. North means Asia or Persia (Babylonian) such as Masoretic. North of Palestine.
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Link to some reference to calendar references of St Luke's Gospel in relation to time/dates