Gospel of Luke

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The Gospel of Luke is a New Testament book that presents a detailed narrative of Jesus Christ’s life, teachings, death, and resurrection, emphasizing his compassion, concern for the marginalized, and the universality of salvation.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Christian scripture
New Testament book
biblical book
canonical gospel
associatedWith Paul the Apostle
linked to: Apostle Paul
attributedTo Luke the Evangelist
audience primarily Gentile Christians
canonicalIn Anglican Communion
Eastern Orthodox Church
Oriental Orthodox Churches
linked to: Oriental Orthodoxy

Protestant Churches
Roman Catholic Church
linked to: Roman Catholicism
canonicalStatus canonical
contains Emmaus road appearance
Infancy narrative of Jesus
Parable of the Good Samaritan
Parable of the Prodigal Son
Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus
Passion narrative
Resurrection narrative
Sermon on the Plain
linked to: Sermon on the Mount
dateOfComposition circa 80–90 CE (scholarly estimate)
emphasis compassion of Jesus
concern for the marginalized
concern for the poor
joy
prayer
role of the Holy Spirit
universality of salvation
focusesOn death of Jesus
life of Jesus
resurrection of Jesus
teachings of Jesus
follows Gospel of Mark
formsTwoVolumeWorkWith Acts of the Apostles
genre ancient biography
gospel
language Koine Greek
majorTheme God’s mercy
discipleship
reversal of social status
role of women in Jesus’ ministry
salvation history
originalScript Greek alphabet
partOf Christian Bible
linked to: Bible

New Testament
placeOfComposition possibly Antioch or another urban center in the eastern Mediterranean
positionAmongGospels third gospel
positionInNewTestament third book
precedes Acts of the Apostles
Gospel of John
religion Christianity
sourceUsed Gospel of Mark
Q source (hypothetical)
special L source (unique material)
testament New Testament
traditionalAuthor Luke the Evangelist
viewOfJesus Son of Man
prophet
universal savior

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Jesus Christ primarySources Gospel of Luke
Virgin Mary mentionedIn Gospel of Luke
Sermon on the Mount parallelGospel Gospel of Luke
Golgotha mentionedIn Gospel of Luke
Kingdom of God especiallyEmphasizedIn Gospel of Luke
Ascension basisInScripture Gospel of Luke
Last Supper narratedIn Gospel of Luke
Baptism in the Jordan describedIn Gospel of Luke
Great Commission hasSource Gospel of Luke 24:46–49
linked to: Gospel of Luke
Crucifixion of Jesus narratedIn Gospel of Luke
Saint Joseph mentionedIn Gospel of Luke
Angelus prayer textSource Gospel of Luke
Transfiguration associatedBiblicalBook Gospel of Luke
Pontius Pilate mentionedIn Gospel of Luke
Acts of the Apostles follows Gospel of Luke
The Return of the Prodigal Son basedOn Gospel of Luke
Nativity of Christ hasSourceText Gospel of Luke
Apostle Peter mentionedIn Gospel of Luke
Luke 21 partOf Gospel of Luke
Ascension Day scripturalSource Gospel of Luke
Joseph mentionedIn Gospel of Luke
Joseph genealogyRecordedIn Gospel of Luke
Gospel of Mark precedes Gospel of Luke
Gospel of Mark influenced Gospel of Luke
Synoptic Gospels hasPart Gospel of Luke
Synoptic Gospels sharesSourceMaterial Gospel of Luke
Lord’s Prayer foundIn Gospel of Luke
Herod Antipas mentionedIn Gospel of Luke
Gospels containsWork Gospel of Luke
New Testament contains Gospel of Luke
Mary mentionedIn Gospel of Luke
Passion of Christ hasPrimarySource Gospel of Luke
Saint Andrew mentionedIn Gospel of Luke
Palm Sunday basedOnEventDescribedIn Gospel of Luke
Christian anarchism scripturalBasis Gospel of Luke
Gospel infancy narratives describedIn Gospel of Luke
Gospel infancy narratives sourceText Gospel according to Luke
linked to: Gospel of Luke
Joyful Mysteries scripturalBasis Gospel of Luke
Parable of the Faithful and Wicked Servants foundIn Gospel of Luke
Codex Sinaiticus contains Gospel of Luke
Mary Magdalene mentionedIn Gospel of Luke
Arrest of Jesus narratedIn Gospel of Luke
Cleansing of the Temple describedIn Gospel of Luke
Infant John the Baptist relatedBiblicalText Gospel of Luke
subject linked to: infant John the Baptist
Tyndale Bible includesBook Gospel of Luke
Annunciation narratedIn Gospel of Luke