The Gospel of St. Luke

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Some biblical scholars question whether St. Luke wrote the books in the New Testament of Luke and The Acts of the Apostles, though most agree that both books were authored by the same person.1

Luke came on the scene after the death of Jesus as did St. Paul.  It is believed that he spent time with St. Paul and was the one regarded as the physician.2

The books of Luke and The Acts of the Apostle are considered to be historically accurate and highly regarded by theologians.  These books seem to have been written during that period of time and the accounts of people, cities, and countries are accurate.3

The book of Luke is a historical account of the life and death of Jesus, but it is a collection of information gathered from witnesses and followers of Jesus.  It is not first hand information.4

While I'll accept that some of the details of the book of Luke are true, I do not accept the account of the virgin birth or the Resurrection.5

I find the Bible as a whole irrelevant to modern times.  Of the Gospels, the book of Luke is probably the most story-like reading.  My favorite Gospel is the book of John.6

Author notes

If you enjoy historical fiction, you may find these books by Taylor Caldwell of interest: 'Dear and Glorious Physician' about St. Luke, 'Great Lion of God' about St. Paul, and 'I, Judas'.

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  • Riftkin
    April 3

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    This hold a lot of information in it. As for me, I have trouble lately crediting the Bible.. or any other religion.


    • Andy Stephenson gold member
      April 3
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      Hi Riftkin!

      I find that religion for me is an appreciation of existence, of all that there is. For example, how does one atom come into existence? Doesn't there have to be a beginning?

      When I think in those terms, I'm amazed by our planet and all that's natural on it, as well as all that humanity has been able to do. It's really quite miraculous.

      As to the Bible and other similar books, I feel they are mostly myths and information of little relevance to the world today. Patrick Swayze says, "Once a group of believers form an organized religion, their attention changes from a focus on Spirituality to the preservation of the group(religion)."

      Andy


  • Elvenfairy
    March 31

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    well this was an interesting history lesson . I like the gospels better than the rest of the bible, they seem most relevent to life today than the rest. Anyways, good write, good luck in the contest.

    • Andy Stephenson gold member
      March 31
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      Hi!

      tallblondie wrote a much more involved entry for this contest. She'll probably win it. I don't agree with her positions, exactly; but she wrote them well.

      I think most religions, if practiced well, come down to loving God and loving others. It seems pretty simple to me. Jesus is credited as saying that in doing this, one obeys all the law.

      Andy