Chapter 9

Question 0

Prologue of Luke

Answer 0

The introduction to Luke (1:1-4), written in a very fine literary style and expressing the nature and purpose of the Gospel

Question 1

Luke-Acts

Answer 1

The hyphenated expression used to describe Luke and Acts together as a single two-volume work, a literary and theological unity

Question 2

Historiography

Answer 2

A term meaning “the writing of history” and referring to Luke’s intention to write an accurate historical account of the origins of Christianity

Question 3

Travel narrative

Answer 3

Also called the “Journey to Jerusalem,”“the Central Section,” and “the Gospel for the Outcast.” Refers to Luke’s extended and theologically-significant account of Jesus’ final trip to Jerusalem (9:51 to 19:27)

Question 4

Theophilus

Answer 4

The addressee in both Luke and Acts. He was probably the patron who sponsored the writing of the Gospel and Acts

Question 5

Birth narrative hymns

Answer 5

A series of songs or hymns spoken by characters in Luke’s birth narrative which bring out the theological significance of the narrative

Question 6

Gospel for the outcast

Answer 6

Another name for Luke’s travel narrative or journey to Jerusalem (9:51-19:27), which presents the many stories and parables which stress God’s love for the lost

Question 7

Prophet like Moses

Answer 7

An important description of Jesus in Luke-Acts (drawn from Deut. 18:15) which is intended to warn Israel to listen to him or else face judgment (Acts 3:22-23;7:37)