Gospel of Luke (Κατὰ Λουκᾶν Εὐαγγέλιον)

Life The Gospel of Luke is an anonymous text. Church tradition identifies its author as Luke, a companion of Paul and a physician, but this identification is extra-textual and not supported internally [1][2]. The author, who also wrote the Acts of the Apostles, was a Greek-speaking Gentile Christian writing for a Gentile audience, as evidenced by his explanations of Jewish customs and use of the Septuagint [1][2]. He was not an eyewitness but compiled his narrative from earlier sources, including the Gospel of Mark [1][2]. The work is generally dated to c. 80–90 CE [1][2].

Works * Gospel of Luke (Κατὰ Λουκᾶν Εὐαγγέλιον) – A narrative of the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth, forming the first part of the two-volume Luke-Acts [1][2].

Significance As one of the four canonical gospels, Luke is a primary source for the life of Jesus. It is notable for its literary structure, its emphasis on universal salvation, and its focus on themes like prayer, the Holy Spirit, and concern for the marginalized [1][2]. Its parables and narratives have been profoundly influential in Christian thought and culture.

Sources 1. Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (Luke): https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/luke/ 2. Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy (Gospel of Luke): https://iep.utm.edu/gospel-of-luke-a-commentary/ 3. Encyclopædia Britannica (Gospel According to Luke): https://www.britannica.com/topic/Gospel-According-to-Luke 4. Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Classics (Luke, Gospel of): https://oxfordre.com/classics/view/10.1093/acrefore/9780199381135.001.0001/acrefore-9780199381135-e-3782