Luke's Account Flashcards
Who does it focus on? Why?
Mary, Luke wanted to appeal to oppressed communities, which included women, so therefore made Mary the central personality.
What does it focus on? Why?
The Holy Spirit, appeal to a universal audience.
Are Mary and Joseph married?
No, they are engaged.
How does Mary express her joy?
Through the Magnificat
Who visits Jesus?
Some shepherds
What role does Herod play in Luke?
No role, Luke instead says he was born “when Quirinius was governor of Syria”.
What is Kenosis?
Self-emptying of divine qualities in order to assume the form of a human, in Jesus’ case, this is of a “servant” (St Paul).
What audience does Luke appeal to?
A universal audience, the poor and minorities especially
How is Jesus’ name determined?
Through angelic revelation
Who does the angel appear to to announce Jesus’ birth?
Mary, the Annunciation
Who did Mary visit? What happened there?
Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptist, Elizabeth’s husband Zechariah and the Benedictus prophecy.
Who was the Benedictus addressed to?
The Israelites
