The Gospel of Luke
The Gospel of Luke Written to a Gentile audience in mid 80's AD/CE 1 of the synoptic gospels, along with Matthew and Mark Part one of a two part letter (2nd being Acts) Emphasizes prayer, material possessions, the poor, and stories of women
Luke the Man Author of Luke and Acts A physician who lived 2 generations after Jesus Believed to be a companion of apostle Paul
Jesus in Luke Compassionate to those on fringes: lepers, women, poor, and Gentiles Stories only in Luke: 12 yr old Jesus left at temple Jesus appears on Road to Emmaus Jesus heals soldiers ear
Women in Luke Elizabeth's story told Mary's story of angel visit and message Anna the aged prophetess celebrating Jesus Story of female disciples who cared for him financially
In Comparison... The Gospel of Matthew Emphasizes Jewish lineage and kingship of Jesus as Messiah (written to Jewish audience)