Identify any historical purpose(s) behind the writing of Luke's Gospel, Acts of the Apostles
Subject
Humanities
Question Description
Directions
Choose just one of the two options below to complete this assignment.
Option A
Identify any historical purpose(s) behind the writing of Luke's Gospel, Acts of the Apostles, and John's Gospel. Include a reference to any historical factor mentioned in the recommended sources that may have triggered the writing of Luke's Gospel, Acts of the Apostles, and John's Gospel as well as references to statements within those three. Class lesson material can be used in addition to the recommended sources. Include at least one historical factor and at least one reference to each Gospel studied. Restrict your resources to those below as well as any information within the course modules. Be sure to distinguish between paraphrase and direct quotes. Type a 350-750 word paper using MLA formatting.
Resources for this paper:
See the ebook via library: The Gospels of Jesus by Stanton (2002), pp. 116-118.
See the link: "The Historical Background to John."
See the ebook via : The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Bible and Theology by Carroll and Balentine (2014), Chapter "Luke-Acts."
See the ebook via : Luke: A Commentary by Carroll (2012), pp.398-404