

Was Luke Written by Luke? And Why Should We Care?
Feb 20, 2024
Join the debate on whether Luke, the companion of Paul and gentile physician, actually wrote the Gospel of Luke and the book of Acts. Explore the challenges of linking Luke to the authorship based on the content, style, and historical context. Unravel the mystery of Luke and Acts authorship with clues within the text and the early Christian attribution despite no explicit claims. Discover the unique focus of Luke's gospel on Jesus' ministry to both Jews and Gentiles, and how early Christians defended its literary quality. Dive into the evolution of monotheistic exclusivism and the conflicts among Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Unraveling the Mystery of Luke and Acts Authorship
01:52 • 15min
Exploring the Link between Gospel of Luke and Book of Acts
17:19 • 3min
Authorship and Intention of Luke's Gospel
20:18 • 7min
Analysis of the Literary Quality of the Gospel of Luke
27:25 • 2min
Introduction to 'Archaeology in the Time of Jesus' Course
29:14 • 3min
Upcoming Event and Answering Listener's Question on Luke's Gospel
32:09 • 3min
Evolution of Monotheistic Exclusivism
35:30 • 7min
Exploring the Authorship of Luke and Acts
42:56 • 2min