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Luke's Ethnicity? - 10/19/2009 12:12:25 PM
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Student33
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During a bible study of Acts the issue of Luke's ethnicity (Greek or Jew) was brought up. There are those that feel Luke was Greek based on his command of the Greek writing and passages relating to a Greek brother. I'm curious about this since Peter was for a time very adamant that the Good News be saved for Jews only. If Luke was a Greek, wouldn't this have been divisive amongst the 12? Is it reasonable to assume that he was a Jew born and raised in a Grecian territory or town?
Not a life or death issue by any means but helpful to understand the relationships amongst the apostles.
Thanks for any light on the subject.
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RE: Luke's Ethnicity? - 10/19/2009 12:40:37 PM
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Although Jesus' 'inner circle'(the 12)were traditional Jews(his ministry was to the 'lost' Jews)by birth two of the gospels in the canon, Mark probably Roman(Jesus as servant/ox of Revelation)and Luke(Jesus a man and the Man)was probably Greek. Reminder Luke also complied the book of Acts. Both Luke's writings were addressed to 'Theophilus' probably another Greek/Roman or mixed race. That shows the expanse of society God was addressing.
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RE: Luke's Ethnicity? - 10/19/2009 3:15:26 PM
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Luke joined Paul et al about halfway thru Acts. By then many gentiles were in the church. I would take him from the name (lukas) to be Greek.
As to John Mark, author of the 2nd gospel, he was the nephew of Barnabas who was DEFINATELY Jewish.
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RE: Luke's Ethnicity? - 10/21/2009 10:23:25 AM
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Student33
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Thanks for your responses. I appreciate the help very much. It's enjoyable to get though the layers of each book and chapter. Something new each time I read a section.
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RE: Luke's Ethnicity? - 10/21/2009 3:33:37 PM
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Student33, Shalom. Welcome to the most beautiful place in creation, God's world of His word.
You haven't gotten through the layers of each book and chapter, heh heh heh, each time you get through one layer, you will find ten more, which were hidden by that one layer, and the wonderful trip into the depth of God's word continues. Enjoy the trip, and see you on the other side, soon, methinks.
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RE: Luke's Ethnicity? - 10/23/2009 2:20:21 PM
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Luke's language was Greek, but he was most likely from Asia Minor. He joined Paul at Troas (Acts 16:8-11), so he was probably from there, although as a physician he may well have been from elsewhere and just been living at Troas when Paul arrived. He was definitely not Jew, because in Colossians 4 Paul names his fellow Jews who are working with him, then names Luke separately.
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RE: Luke's Ethnicity? - 10/24/2009 2:37:17 AM
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When I first began working my way through the Greek NT, dictionary in hand, after 1 year of classroom work, John was easy reading. I got to the end, and felt really good about my progress. Then, I turned the page, started on Acts, and hit the wall!
Luke is one of the hardest writers to read, since his Greek is so good. Peter is also a chore, since his Greek is so bad! Luke will definitely stretch your vocabulary (work out your dictionary) no matter which language you're reading him in!
Luke + Acts = an astute observer's analysis of a society on the verge of self-destruction, being flown into the ground by pilots more obsessed with their own status than with the well-being of their people. Kinda like ruling castes of all ages.
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RE: Luke's Ethnicity? - 10/24/2009 10:07:48 AM
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ORIGINAL: Student33
During a bible study of Acts the issue of Luke's ethnicity (Greek or Jew) was brought up. There are those that feel Luke was Greek based on his command of the Greek writing and passages relating to a Greek brother. I'm curious about this since Peter was for a time very adamant that the Good News be saved for Jews only. If Luke was a Greek, wouldn't this have been divisive amongst the 12? Is it reasonable to assume that he was a Jew born and raised in a Grecian territory or town?
Not a life or death issue by any means but helpful to understand the relationships amongst the apostles.
Thanks for any light on the subject.
Hi Student33.
Thank you for your question, and welcome to this web site.
Act 2:11 "both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabians--we hear them telling in our own tongues the mighty works of God."
In all probability Luke was a proselyte, that is to say, a Gentile convert to the Jewish faith.
Just a thought, I could be wrong?
Every blessing.
Edwin.
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RE: Luke's Ethnicity? - 10/28/2009 2:55:19 PM
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ORIGINAL: pabrain
In all probability Luke was a proselyte, that is to say, a Gentile convert to the Jewish faith. More likely a "God fearer." There were many more of them than outright converts. We see a couple mentioned in the gospels; Jarius whose daughter died and was raised up by Jesus and a Roman centurian who had paid for the construction of a synagogue and had an ill servant.
They are mentioned in Jewish writings of the day and apparently were quite numerous.
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RE: Luke's Ethnicity? - 10/31/2009 8:06:15 AM
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More likely a "God fearer." There were many more of them than outright converts.
Some kinds of surgery make men cringe -- especially if they are old enough to know what's going on, rather than just 8 days old! Imagine undergoing it without antiseptic or anesthetic!
The God fearers, however, were compelled to pray "O Lord, God of their fathers ... "
Still, if Max I Dimont is right, around 1/7 of the Roman empire was Jewish or God-fearers at the time of Jesus -- an audience ripe for the Gospel message of full inclusion in the promises of Israel upon repentenace and baptism -- and private parts untouched!
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