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Re: Luke [message #9226 is a reply to message #9221] |
Tue, 01 January 2013 19:47 ![Go to previous message Go to previous message](theme/default/images/up.png) ![Go to next message Go to next message](theme/default/images/down.png) |
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william Messages: 1457 Registered: January 2006 |
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I don't think it matters much whether he was a Jew or Gentile but there is at least some indication that he was a gentile from Col 4:7-14. Paul states here: Quote: | 11 And Jesus, which is called Justus, who are of the circumcision. These only [are my] fellowworkers unto the kingdom of God, which have been a comfort unto me.
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This quote doesn't include Luke who is mentioned later in the same passage.
Couple that with an examination of his writings which seems as if he wrote from a gentile perspective (very differently than Mathew or Mark) and also the viewpoint handed down by tradition that he was a gentile and it seems to me that he most likely was a gentile.
Rom 3:1-2 seems to be the only objection that others have used that would be evidence of his Jewishness. The fact that his writings are obviously considered 'the oracles of God' gives weight to his being a Jew.
This might sway the day if one concludes that the gentiles could never be entrusted with the oracles of God but, in my opinion, this is not to be taken as an absolute rule that would forever prevent gentile participation in such matters.
Blessings,
William
[Updated on: Tue, 01 January 2013 23:14] I want to believe!
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