Upload
alyson-dean
View
217
Download
0
Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
A “beautiful” story
LukeLuke
Where? Around 80s (if author used Mark, 65–
73 CE) Gospel intended for wide distribution Two volumes (Luke-Acts) dedicated to
a patron Theophilus
Date and PlaceDate and Place
Anonymous Gospel Paul’s traveling companion?
• see Acts 16:10–17 Tradition says: “Luke the Physician” Well educated, impressive vocabulary Knowledge of classical literature, styles
of writing, and Hebrew scriptures Hellenistic Jew? Gentile convert? Used written sources (Mark, Q)
AuthorAuthor
Unique material includes five miracle stories and seventeen parables
Discipleship given an immersion experience: “learning on the job”
Changes to Mark• Smoothes rough language• Broadens appeal to “more culturally diverse
audience” (text p. 153)• Softens Mark’s portrayal of Jesus’ disciples• Uses Greek similar to Septuagint’s language• Uses musical and poetic language of liturgy
StyleStyle
Women Ministry to the
excluded and disadvantaged
Samaritans Jerusalem, a focal
point Worship and prayer Food Riches and poverty
Work of the Holy Spirit
Disciples of Jesus are examples for imitation
Salvation• Available here and
now• Liberation
Muted eschatology
Key ThemesKey Themes
Luke (part 1) Birth story and genealogy (1–2) Ministry (3–9) Journey to Jerusalem (9:51–19:44) Passion (19:45–24:12) Resurrection appearances (24:13–53)
Acts (part 2)
OutlineOutline