Name: Barbara Anne
Reference: Luke 11:24-26
Quote: Story about the Return of Unclean Spirits
Date: Thursday, November 10, 2005
Time: 10:05:09 AM
This teaching, like many others in the Gospels, seems to offer very wise, experienced instruction about healing at the deepest levels and information about the unseen worlds we live in. For it to be more effective I think Luke, or the editor, needs to introduce it better, or explain how it is connected to the story before or after it. Especially the story which follows it which is about the woman crying out, "Blessed is the womb that bore you... Is she moved by the truth of the story just told? If so, why/how? If there is no connection, then perhaps move the story?
Name: Ezra Chapola
Reference: Luke 8:1-2
Quote: soon after he went on through cities and villages, preaching and bringing the good news of the kingdom of God. And the telve were with him, and also some women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities:Mary, called Magdalene, from whom
seven demons had gone out.
Date: Wednesday, November 09, 2005
Time: 03:01:52 PM
This passage presents Luke as a story teller, someone who knows exactly what was happening on the ground. He is presenting his facts in an accurate way by providing more details on the subject he is articulating.
Name: Patricia
Reference: Lk 4:28-29
Quote: When they heard this, all in the synagogue were filled with wrath. And they rose up and put him out of the city, and led him to the brow of the hill on which their city was built, that they might throw him down headlong.
Date: Wednesday, November 09, 2005
Time: 02:48:00 PM
The detail and sense of danger are evidence of an eye-witness account. While there is nothing to indicate that Luke himself was that eye-witness, I feel that Luke at the very least heard the tale from someone present. A story passed along by multiple people would be unlikely to retain that sense of personally experienced peril.
Name: Barb Sagat
Reference: Luke 1:1-4
Quote: Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile a narrative it seemed good to me also having followed all things closely...
Date: Wednesday, November 09, 2005
Time: 02:38:05 PM
It seems almost as if the author is a journalist or a student of what has been happening, watching and examining from afar, and now putting together all the different versions of the story that 'he' has compiled to form the 'truth'
Name: Alice
Reference: Luke:1 1-4
Quote: 1 Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the things which have been accomplished among us, 2 just as they were delivered to us by those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word, 3 it seemed good to me also, having followed all things closely for some time past, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent The-oph'ilus, 4 that you may know the truth concerning the things of which you have been informed.
Date: Wednesday, November 09, 2005
Time: 02:37:39 PM
Luke is writing a histographical narritive.
Name: Fran
Reference: Luke 4:32
Quote: And his teachings made a deep impression on them because he spoke with authority.
Date: Wednesday, November 09, 2005
Time: 01:42:39 PM
I once read that Luke was a "steward" to the tradition. His intelligence and cultural qualities give life to the gospel in a new and relevant way -- like in this passage where he identifies the psychological reactions of the crowd.
Name: Burt D Williams
Reference: Luke 2:17-19
Quote: 17When they saw this, they made known what had been told them about this child; 18and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds told them. 19But Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart.
Date: Wednesday, November 09, 2005
Time: 12:03:22 PM
Luke is written more from a historical, or a reporters perspective. He wants the audience to believe that he has collected his imformation from the eyewitness stories which people have told about Jesus. Although Luke may never have talked with the shepherds, he very well could have gotten a good deal of the story from Mary, as would seem to be evidenced in other passages, such as those told in the birth narrative around Mary and Elizabeth and elswhere.
Name: zareen
Reference: luke
Quote: luke
Date: Wednesday, November 09, 2005
Time: 11:37:51 AM
Omniscient is a style that Luke uses in our most known passages- Shepherds watching flocks at night and all-this of course is the Eye of God. However, there are some passages that display other perspectives, I guess this is why I listed those?
Name: Sheryl
Reference: Luke 3:23...
Quote: Jesus, when he began his ministry, was about thirty years of age being the son (as was supposed)Of Joseph, the son of Heli...
Date: Wednesday, November 09, 2005
Time: 10:46:59 AM
Luke reminds me of a reporter or story teller. Yes, he would require some research much like Matthew, but I am reminded that his whole work was written to Theophilus.
Name: Cindy
Reference: Luke 6:12-16
Quote: after prayer, Jesus chooses 12 disciples
Date: Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Time: 10:34:31 PM
It seems that Luke was a journalist, since there appears to be a dizzying amount of viewpoints, from the many different people he interviewed. Here, the phrase "in these days" seems to be the equivalent of the modern phrase "it is alleged that" because Luke doesn't have anyone to question. Jesus went alone, and the prayer was just to God, so his answer to the reporter would've been "no comment." However, this prayer was closely followed by the choosing of the "inside twelve," so Luke makes the connection that the prayer must've been for that reason, but is vague enough not to risk his journalistic integrity.
Name: Clare
Reference: Lk. 4:31-37 and Lk. 1:1-2
Quote: Luke describes, in fair detail, Jesus casting out the “spirit of an unclean demon” from a man in the synagogue in Capernaum. He reports on the words spoken by the man, Jesus and the gathered crowd.
Date: Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Time: 10:14:45 PM
Luke’s describes this event as though he were an on-the-scene reporter for the local paper. Luke does not embellish the facts or add much "spin," but rather reports on the events that occurred, albeit in a sympathetic fashion. The only problem with this theory is that the author acknowledges in Lk.1.1-2 that he was not an eyewitness, although the information was “delivered to” to the writer by those who “were eyewitnesses.” Nevertheless, I feel like I am reading the report of a dispassionate observer of the actual event.
Name: Dave
Reference: Lk 4:1-13
Quote: Relation of the Temptation of Jesus by Satan
Date: Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Time: 06:48:46 PM
This passage illustrates the 'Eye of God' perspective in Luke as no one but Jesus and Satan are present during these temptations and there seems to be no other historical account of this event ie., Jesus relating the experience to others. I do not believe, however, that the entirety of Luke is solely 'Eye of God' as it does seemingly include some eye-witness/historical components as well. The feel of Luke is very different than either Matthew or Mark in that it seems to have a significantly more spiritual/ethereal/supernatural construct--especially the numerous references to the Holy Spirit. So, given all of these factors, my thought is that there is a third narrative perspective operating here that is a sort of hybrid of the other two with a spiritual emphasis. I'll call it the "Meta-Trobisch approach".
Name: Cathie
Reference: Luke 3:15-17
Quote: As the people were in expectation, and all men questioned in their hearts concerning John, whether perhaps he were the Christ, John answered them all, "I baptize you with water; but he who is mightier than I is coming, the thong of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie; he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. His winnowing fork is in his hand, to clear his threshing floor, and to gather the wheat into his
granary but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire"
Date: Monday, November 07, 2005
Time: 08:11:48 PM
It seems omniscient to me to know what is in men's hearts, and to know exactly what John said to them, when it is not told as though Luke were there.
DT: But there were many potential witnesses, who Luke could have asked.
Name: Zareen
Reference: Lk1.3-4 (4.14)
Quote: followed closely (words expressing eye witness) report concerning Jesus" ( second
account words
Date: Monday, November 07, 2005
Time: 04:53:52 PM
Either eye witness or second hand having followed all things closely... "report concerning Jesus" that you may know the truth
Name: mair
Reference: Lk.4:16-20
Quote: And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up; and he went to the synagogue, as his custom was, on the
Sabbath day. And he stood up to read; and there was given the book of the prophet Isaiah. He opened the book and found the place where it is written, "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has
anointed me to preach good news to the poor...."
Date: Monday, November 07, 2005
Time: 11:20:09 AM
Luke has more of a historical bent to his writing as if he his writing to a broader audience and wants to make the story clearer. Both Mt and Mk simply say basically about this experience- he came to his own country and taught in the synagogue. Though Lk is similar to Mk in presenting the eye witness perspective and the omniscient perspective of Mt. , he succeeds at what he states as his goal- an orderly narrative - most truthful -we have to hold the latter lightly.
Name: Judy Ahles
Reference: Luke 4:40-41
Quote: As the sun was setting, all those who had any who were sick with various kind of diseased brought them to him and he laid his hands on each of them and cured them. Demons also
came out of many shouting, "You are the Son of God!" But he rebuked them and would not allow them to speak, because they knew that he was the Messiah.
Date: Monday, November 07, 2005
Time: 09:42:03 AM
I believe Luke used both perspectives in this writing. Luke 4:40 (matthew 8:16-17) is an eye witness account. Luke 41 ( Mark 1:32-34) was an eye of God account.
Name: Dina Lattanzi
Reference: Lk 7:30
Quote: but the Pharisees and scholars of the law, who were not baptized by him, rejected the plan of God for themselves.
Date: Sunday, November 06, 2005
Time: 11:14:09 PM
Luke's perspective is historical, as he is able to convey that certain groups who rejected Jesus chose not to be included in the overall "plan of God," and this is most apparent after God's plan is revealed (i.e. the crucifixion, resurrection and salvation).
Name: TPB
Reference: Luke: 3:38 and Acts 28:28
Quote: Luke: 3:38 son of Enos, son of Seth, son of Adam, son of God, and Acts 28:28 Let it be known to you then that this salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles; they will listen.”
Date: Sunday, November 06, 2005
Time: 10:41:27 PM
Luke seems to use a variety of perspectives including historical and eye of God. I think what was important to him was that he tell the story in such a way that it would speak to a Roman audience. Tracing Jesus’ lineage back to Adam rather than Abraham begins the story of salvation with the forefather of the world—gentile as well as Jewish. Luke’s second book (Acts) ends with Paul preaching in Rome, which brings Luke’s intention full circle.
Name: Eric G
Reference: Lk 2:41-50
Quote: "After 3 days they found him in the Temple courts, sitting among the teachers...'Why were you searching for me?...Didn't you know I had to be in my Father's house?"
Date: Sunday, November 06, 2005
Time: 05:38:39 PM
It seems that Luke has an eclectic style - appealing to a wide audience - that includes elements of historical, eye of God, etc., making it difficult to label with just one style. Clearly, however, we can see that it is not in the style of eyewitness as is the case with Matthew. Given that Luke is presenting the results of his investigation into the life and ministry of Jesus, there are strong socio-historical undertones at work here. Certainly Luke is concerned with historic facts, but he also devotes a great deal of space to discussing relationships -- particularly the ways in which Jesus fits in to the context of His day and the message that He has has brought to it.
Name: Audrey
Reference: Luke 8:26
Quote: Then they arrived at the country of the Gerasense, which is opposite Galilee.
Date: Sunday, November 06, 2005
Time: 02:10:07 PM
Jesus'life written in chronological order by a person who was not a direct witness to the events.
Name: Gail
Reference: Luke 1:29
Quote: But she was greatly troubled at the saying, and considered in her mind what sort of greeting this might be.
Date: Sunday, November 06, 2005
Time: 01:00:57 PM
If the teller of the tale is in her mind I would say this is "eye of God" perspective.
Name: Sarah Shepley
Reference: Luke: 3:23-38
Quote: Jesus was about thirty years old when he began is work. He was the son (as was thought) of Joseph........son of adam, son of God.
Date: Sunday, November 06, 2005
Time: 09:40:11 AM
Luke includes a History of Jesus ancestry ending with, not a jewish lineage, but of God. In this passage, it seems as though Luke (a historian and theologian) asserts Gods' universal presence and significance through Jesus' life and teaching. This seems to be a perspective from the late first CE Palestine as he spans about 30 years in the telling of this story
Name: Pam L.
Reference: Luke 1:63-66
Quote: "And he asked for a writing tablet, and wrote, 'His name is John.' And they all marveled. And immediately his mouth was opened and his tongue loosed, and he spoke, blessing God. And fear came on all their neighbors. And all these things were talked about through all the hill country of Judea; and all who heard them laid them up in their hearts, saying, 'What then will this child be?' For the hand of the Lord was with him."
Date: Sunday, November 06, 2005
Time: 05:22:34 AM
This reads as an oral account of what happened historically. The author uses "and" over and over to keep the story flowing and he seems to know how the story was spread "through all the hill country of Judea" which provides the historical perspective. In this passage we see the use of the first-person account which maintains credibilty (and keeps the story interesting)of the events for the reader/hearer.
Name: Laura
Reference: Luke 5:15
Quote: But so much the more the report went abroad concerning him; and great multitudes gathered to hear and to be healed of their infirmities.
Date: Saturday, November 05, 2005
Time: 11:28:31 PM
In several places Luke mentions how Jesus' fame spread across the countryside. It causes on to think that this is a primary source for Luke's information. As mentioned by others, though, there are certainly things which show "eye of God" perspective.
Name: Poppy Arford
Reference: Lk 5:17-26 and Mt 9:1-8
Quote: Important part of passages: Lk: When Jesus perceived their questionings, he answered them..... Mt: But JESUS: "knowing their thoughts, said...
Date: Saturday, November 05, 2005
Time: 11:40:39 AM
The narrative style of both authors becomes clear in this story "The Healing of the Paralytic". Matthews' omniscience shines through in his "knowing" of the scribes "thoughts". Luke tells the story from the perspective of someone recording a historical narrative in the third person. Luke shines as a story teller. Through Luke's narrative you see the scene as someone in the "crowd", standing off to the side, watching it all unfold might.
Name: Barbara Anne
Reference: Luke 9:7-9
Quote: Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done, and he was perplexed, because it was said by some that John had been raised from the dead,
by some that Elijah had appeared, and by others that one of the old prophets had risen. Herod said, "John I beheaded; but who is this about
whom I hear such things?" And he sought to see him.
Date: Saturday, November 05, 2005
Time: 10:25:42 AM
Whatever the perspective, the writing is clearly superior to Matthew or Mark. I wonder how it is in Greek. In English, it seems to me that it is much better prose, more pleasurable to read. The writer has constructed the stories very carefully, selected and organized information so as to be very persuasive, convincing, moving. Do scholars not think that Luke had access to Matthew as well?
Name: Judy Clark
Reference: Luke 1:11-12
Quote: And there appeared to him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense. and Zechariah was
troubled when he saw him, and fear fell upon him.
Date: Friday, November 04, 2005
Time: 07:15:04 PM
This sounds like the eye of God or someone who knows all. No one else would have known that the angel was "an angel of the Lord" and where it was standing and Zechariah's feelings.
Name: Amy
Reference: Luke 1:41
Quote: And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb;
Date: Thursday, November 03, 2005
Time: 05:39:42 PM
Luke appears to be telling the story from the eye of God perspective because no one else would know about the baby leaping in the womb.
DT: Elisabeth would know. Mary may have observed it. You know -- two giggling pregnant teenagers!
Name: SarahPL
Reference: Luke 3:23
Quote: And Jesus himself began to be about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, which was [the son] of Heli,
Date: Thursday, November 03, 2005
Time: 12:43:45 PM
Luke is written from a historical perspective. In this passage he gives the age of Jesus when he began his public ministry.
Name: Terah Ames
Reference: Luke 1:1-5, 2:1 and 3:1
Quote: "an orderly account...,In yhe days of Herod," "I those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus...," "In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar"
Date: Thursday, November 03, 2005
Time: 08:11:11 AM
Luke begins his account by acknowledging the person who most likely prompted the writing, either by sponsoring it or perhaps this Theophilus had question regarding other versions he had read and rquested this author to offer clarification. Luke grounds the fist three chapters with political leaders and time periods, making the story more concrete. Later chapters just tell the story of Jesus without such specific references. Luke's author never implies that he saw any of the recorded events. He has historical knowledge of leaders, dates, etc. and combines this with the stories of Jesus.
Name: Doug
Reference: Luke 2:1-2
Quote: In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus...
Date: Thursday, November 03, 2005
Time: 07:19:12 AM
Luke is writing about actual events that had taken place. He is looking through a historical lens.
Name: Rosemary
Reference: Lk 1: 3-4
Quote: it seemed good to me also, having followed all things closely for some time past, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, that you may know the truth concerning the things of which you have been informed.
Date: Wednesday, November 02, 2005
Time: 10:31:17 PM
It seems that Luke, with his more educated perspective/knowledge (he was a physician, after all) might be writing a more polished account of the story of Jesus as was previously reported by eyewitnesses. And perhaps his writing was "sponsored" by Theophilis. The perspective might be considered historical? literature.