New Testament
Luke
The Book of Luke is part of the New Testament of the Douay-Rheims Bible, containing 24 chapters and 5755 verses. Read every chapter below, verse by verse.
Author & Date
Traditionally Luke, a physician and companion of the Apostle Paul. Around AD 80–90.
Historical Context
Addressed to "Theophilus" as an orderly, researched account (Luke 1:1–4), this Gospel is the first of a two-volume work continued in the Acts of the Apostles, and was written for a largely Gentile audience.
Key Themes
God's mercy toward the poor and outcast, the role of women, the Holy Spirit, and salvation extended to all nations.