The Book of Luke: Comparative Analysis With Other Gospels

Shaunelius Sterns
Sep 28, 2024
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COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS WITH OTHER GOSPELS:

Here's a comparative analysis of the Book of Luke with other Gospels:

*Similarities with Other Gospels*

1. Shared narrative framework: birth, baptism, temptation, ministry, crucifixion, and resurrection.

2. Common teachings: Sermon on the Mount/Plain, Lord's Prayer, Golden Rule.

3. Miracles and healings: feeding 5,000, raising Lazarus, healing blind and lame.

*Differences with Other Gospels*

1. Unique material: Luke 15% unique, Matthew 20%, Mark 7%, John 60%.

2. Birth narrative: Luke's focus on Mary, Matthew's on Joseph.

3. Genealogy: Luke's traces Jesus' ancestry to Adam, Matthew's to Abraham.

4. Ministry focus: Luke emphasizes social justice, Matthew highlights kingdom of heaven.

*Comparative Emphases*

1. Luke: Emphasizes Jesus' compassion, inclusivity, and salvation for all.

2. Matthew: Focuses on Jesus' fulfillment of OT prophecy, kingdom of heaven.

3. Mark: Portrays Jesus as suffering servant, emphasizing discipleship.

4. John: Highlights Jesus' divinity, pre-existence, and eternal life.

*Distinctive Features*

1. Luke: Parables (Good Samaritan, Prodigal Son), women's roles.

2. Matthew: Sermon on the Mount, emphasis on law and prophecy.

3. Mark: Abrupt transitions, emphasis on action and discipleship.

4. John: Jesus' "I am" statements, sacramental themes.

*Harmonization*

1. Synoptic Problem: reconciling Matthew, Mark, and Luke's similarities and differences.

2. Gospel parallels: comparing similar passages across Gospels.

*Study Resources*

1. "A Comparative Study of the Gospels" by Ernest DeWitt Burton

2. "The Synoptic Gospels" by Albert Huck and Hans Ljungmann

3. "The Gospel According to Luke" by F. Scott Spencer (NICNT commentary)

4. "The New Testament: A Historical Introduction" by Bart Ehrman

Would you like:

- More comparative analysis

- Study questions or discussion topics

- Historical context and background

- Devotional or reflection materials

- Gospel harmonization resources

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