1. The Gospel of Luke

2. 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

3. Luke the Man Author of Luke and Acts
A physician who lived 2 generations after Jesus
Believed to be a companion of apostle Paul

4. 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

5. 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

6. In Comparison... The Gospel of Matthew
Emphasizes Jewish lineage and kingship of Jesus as Messiah (written to Jewish audience)