Luke the Evangelist

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Luke the Evangelist is traditionally considered one of the Four Evangelists, the authors of the canonical gospels in the New Testament of the Christian Bible.

Authorship[edit | edit source]

The Early Church Fathers ascribed to him the authorship of both the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles, which would mean Luke contributed over a quarter of the text of the New Testament, more than any other author[1]. This authorship was later reaffirmed by prominent figures in early Christianity such as Jerome and Eusebius.

However, a lack of conclusive evidence as to the identity of the author of these works has led to discussion in scholarly circles, both secular and religious[2].

Legacy[edit | edit source]

Luke's contributions to the New Testament have significantly shaped Christian thought and tradition. His gospel is known for its emphasis on compassion, mercy, and care for the marginalized.

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