Authorship: Luke, a first century Christian physician, who was also a traveling companion of Paul’s.
Date: A.D. 60-61.
Audience: This gospel was dedicated to Theophilus, a gentile, probably of a high social standing, who craved a more researched account of Jesus’ life.
Genre: A gospel composed in Koine Greek. Luke is distinguishable for it’s careful literary style and vast vocabulary.
*aha!: Luke appears to be the most researched and thorough gospel, because Luke was very aware that he was writing a history. Hence, the chronological order of events in the book is very precise. In addition to meticulous and intricate detail, the book centers on a certain theme of Jesus’ life and teachings: mercy. Several of Jesus’ acts in the book concentrate on the sympathy and mercy that He showed for those who were downcast, poor, or unaccepted. Also, an interesting fact about the book of Luke is that towards the end, there are reported resurrection appearances found in no other gospel.
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