The New Testament
A Historical and Theological Introduction
Chapter
13. The Gospel according to Luke(-Acts)
Questions for Review
- Who wrote Luke, to whom, and when?
- What is the significance of the Lukan prologue?
- Discuss the supposed sources of Luke and how much each of them accounts for within the Gospel of Luke itself.
- Describe the content of the Magnificat (Luke 1:46–55) and explain the role this poem might play in the flow of Luke’s Gospel.
- What role does history play in the Gospel of Luke?
- Explain Conzelmann’s salvation history schema and its significance.
- A major theme of Luke is the universality of the gospel. Where can this be seen in Luke’s Gospel?
- Where are some key places in Luke’s narrative in which the Holy Spirit plays a major role?
- Discuss the topic of prayer in Luke.
- What are the purposes of Luke-Acts, according to the chapter?