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Luke (1st century CE) was, according to Christian tradition, one of the four evangelists and a companion of Paul of Tarsus.

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Overview

The author of Luke-Acts is traditionally identified with Luke, a friend and companion of Paul, mentioned in three letters--as "a fellow worker" (Philemon 1:24), "the beloved physician" (Colossians 4:14), and a companion (2 Timothy 4:11).

Christian tradition assumed that they were all references to the same person and described Luke as a Gentile, a native of Antioch, by profession a physician. Besides being the author of Luke-Acts, he was also described as the first iconographer. There are no narratives about his martyrdom; Luke was believed to have lived to old age. His reputed remains were brought to Padoa [Italy] in the 12th century.

Studies on the historical Luke are made impossible by the lack of evidence, and are generally restricted to introductory notes on the authorship of Luke-Acts, or to the study of the legends surrounding his life.

Luke in ancient sources

• Luke (sources) -- survey of ancient sources

Luke in literature & the arts

The traditional iconography of Luke focused on his role as evangelist and first Christian painter; it never developed into a narrative cycle.

Modern novels seems to be more attracted to his medical profession and his relationship with Paul. Luke appears prominently also in some novels on Paul and Christian origins, notably, The Silver Chalice (1952 Costain), novel, and Paul (2000 Wangerin), novel.

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  Luke the Evangelist (1465 Lippi), art

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  Luke the Evangelist (1490 Ghirlandaio), art

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  St Luke the Evangelist (1526 Pontormo), art

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  St Luke Painting the Virgin Mary (1602 Vos), art

• Luke Guercino.jpg

  St. Luke Displaying a Painting of the Virgin (1653 Guercino), art

• Luke Zurbarán.jpg

  St Luke as a Painter before Christ on the Cross (1660 Zurbarán), art

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  Luke the Evangelist (1909 Nesterov), art

• See Luke (arts) -- survey of fictional works

Luke in scholarship

• Luke (research) -- survey of scholarly works

See also Gospel of Luke -- Acts of the Apostles -- Jesus of Nazareth -- Paul of Tarsus

External links

• Wikipedia