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Luke's Jewish Proselyte Identity
- Luke was traditionally viewed as a gentile writing for a gentile audience with a focus on chronology and detail.
- However, Luke likely was a Jewish proselyte deeply versed in Jewish practice, not merely a gentile author.
Who Is Theophilus?
- Theophilus, the addressee of Luke's gospel, could be a Greek name with Jewish or Hellenistic ties, or a symbolic term for God's friends.
- This challenges the common assumption that Luke wrote solely for a Gentile audience.
Goulder's Synagogue Companion Theory
- M. D. Goulder proposes Luke wrote his gospel as a companion text to synagogue readings, especially parasha and haftara.
- Luke's work aligns with Jewish synagogue schedules, suggesting a Jewish audience familiar with Torah readings.