saint luke

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saint luke

Saint Luke writes his gospel at a wooden desk.

Definition

Proper noun 1. The Evangelist and author of the Gospel of Luke: A key figure in early Christianity, traditionally identified as the author of the third Gospel in the New Testament and the Acts of the Apostles. 2. A companion of Saint Paul: A physician and a close associate of the Apostle Paul, mentioned in several of Paul's epistles.

Usage Examples
  • As the author of a Gospel:
    • The parables of the Prodigal Son and the Good Samaritan are unique to the Gospel of Saint Luke.
    • Scholars study the literary style of Saint Luke.
  • As a historical companion:
    • In his letter to the Colossians, Paul sends greetings from Saint Luke, "the beloved physician."
    • Tradition holds that Saint Luke accompanied Paul on several missionary journeys.
Advanced Usage
  • "Lucan": An adjective derived from Luke, used to describe something pertaining to Saint Luke or his writings.
    • The Lucan narrative emphasizes themes of mercy and inclusion.
Variants and Related Words
  • Luke: The common, non-honorific form of the name.
  • Saint Luke the Evangelist: A fuller title emphasizing his role as a Gospel writer.
  • The Gospel according to Luke / The Gospel of Luke: The biblical text attributed to him.
Synonyms
  • Luke the Evangelist
  • The Beloved Physician (a title from the New Testament)
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • "Patron saint of artists/physicians": Saint Luke is traditionally venerated as the patron saint of these groups.
    • As the patron saint of artists, Saint Luke is often depicted painting an icon of the Virgin Mary.
saint luke

Saint Luke writes his gospel at a wooden desk.

Noun
  1. (New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel

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