Greek Scriptures

Luke

Provisional

At a glance

What
The Gospel of the Savior for all peoples — an "orderly account" with the fullest infancy narrative and the canticles (Magnificat, Benedictus, Gloria, Nunc Dimittis).
When
Events around 4 BCE–30 CE; widely dated to around 80–90 CE; the companion volume to Acts.
Who
Traditionally Luke the physician, Paul's travel companion; authorship is debated.
To whom
Addressed to Theophilus; written for a Greek-speaking, likely Gentile-inclusive audience.
Why
To set down an "orderly account… so that you may know the certainty" of what had been taught (Luke 1:1–4).
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Book Introduction

Authorship, dating, manuscript transmission, and how to read this book in the TT.

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People and Genealogy

Expanded profiles and a lifespan timeline of the figures in this book.

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Background

Cross-chapter motifs and patterns that span the book.

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