Luke the Physician
c. 1st century AD — Antioch/Roman Empire
Era: Ancient
Brilliance: 8/10 | Stewardship: 8/10 | Composite Index: 64
The doctor who wrote history's most influential biography.
"It seemed good to me also to write an orderly account."
Biography
Authored 27% of the New Testament. Only nonJewish NT author. Contains unique parables: Good Samaritan, Prodigal Son. Meticulous Greek historian.
Key Facts
- ~27% of New Testament
- Only non-Jewish NT author
- Good Samaritan and Prodigal Son unique to Luke
- Acts is primary early church source
- Physician and companion of Paul
A doctor who wrote the most read biography in history.
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