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Luke (3rd Book of the New Testament).

Author.
Luke, a doctor and Gentile Christian.

Main point.
Lovers of God, discover the good news about Jesus, who was the Son of God and Son of Man.

Main people.
Jesus, Elizabeth, Zechariah, John the Baptist, Mary, the disciples, Herod the Great, Pilate, Mary Magdalene

Special features.
Is the most complete Gospel of the four (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John). Most of the information in 9:51and 18:35 in not found in any other Gospel. Shows Luke's educated eye for detail in its description of people, illnesses, miracles, and more. Gives a prominent place to women in this account of Jesus' life. Was written by the author of Acts. The two books fit together for double good news.

Date.
Approximately A.D. 60.

How many chapters?
24 chapters.

How the Book got its name?
Gospel means “good news.” This book contains the good news about Jesus as recorded by Luke.