Gospels

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. A historical factor is one a historian would recognized whether the historian has religious faith or
not. 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 and textbook. Be sure to distinguish between paraphrase and direct
quotes. Type a 350-750 word paper using MLA formatting. Submit the completed assignment to the appropriate
Dropbox
The Gospels and Jesus.
P116-118
Stanton, G. (2002). The Gospels and Jesus. Oxford: OUP Oxford.
Luke-Acts by John Carroll
(2014). Luke–Acts. In The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Bible and Theology. : Oxford University Press. Retrieved
8 Mar. 2018, from
http://www.oxfordreference.com.saintleo.idm.oclc.org/view/10.1093/acref:obso/9780199858699.001.0001/acref9780199858699-e-148.
Luke: A Commentary
Carroll, John T.. Luke (2012), Presbyterian Publishing Corporation, 2012. ProQuest Ebook Central,
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/saintleo/detail.action?docID=3416788.
For John, use these resources
The identity of the recipients of the Fourth Gospel in the light of the purpose of the Gospel