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The Story of Jesus: Luke's Amazing Book!

Discover Luke's special book, telling the incredible adventures and teachings of Jesus from start to finish!

Images

Gospel Book, Title page to the Gospel of Luke, Walters Manuscript W.528, fol. 116r

Gospel Book, Title page to the Gospel of Luke, Walters Manuscript W.528, fol. 116r

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Gospels of Georg Alexief, Opening of the Gospel of Luke, Walters Manuscript W.546, fol. 149r
Selva Rasalingam as Jesus in the The Gospel of Luke (2016)
Gospel Lectionary, Luke seated, writing, with his symbol the calf, Walters Manuscript W.535, fol. 158v
Gospels, Title page for the Gospel of Luke, Walters Manuscript W.526, fol. 123r
Lindisfarne Gospels -- St. Luke Carpet Page
Gospels, Chapter list for the Gospel of Luke, Walters Manuscript W.526, fol. 120v
Illuminated Manuscript, Gospel Lectionary, Readings from the Gospel of Luke, Walters Manuscript W.520, fol. 58r
New Testament, Title page of the Gospel of Luke, Walters Manuscript W.525, fol. 88r
Gospels of Georg Alexief, Opening of the Gospel of Luke, Walters Manuscript W.546, fol. 149r
T'oros Roslin Gospels, Opening of the Gospel of Luke, Walters Manuscript W.539, fol. 201r
Gospels, Evangelist Luke, Walters Manuscript W.526, fol. 122v

Key Facts

Book Category
One of the four Gospels in the New Testament.
Written Around
About 1,900 to 2,000 years ago.
Main Character
Jesus Christ.
WOW Fact
Luke's book and another book called Acts together make up over a quarter of the entire New Testament!

What's This Book All About?

Imagine a super-important book that tells the whole story of Jesus! That's the Gospel of Luke. It's like the third chapter in a special collection of books called the New Testament. Luke's book shares Jesus' birth, his amazing adventures teaching people, how he helped others, and his special return to heaven. It's packed with wonderful stories that people have loved for a very, very long time.

Who Wrote This Awesome Story?

Nobody knows for sure who wrote the Gospel of Luke! It's a bit of a mystery. Some people think it was a friend of a famous leader named Paul.

This writer was super smart and wanted to tell the story of Jesus very carefully. They might have even read other stories about Jesus and put them all together, like making a fantastic collage of amazing events. It was probably written a long, long time ago, around the time your great-great-great-grandparents were born!

Why Luke's Story is So Cool!

Luke's book is like a treasure chest of Jesus' life. It tells us about Jesus' very first moments, like a baby, and then follows him as he grew up and did incredible things. It shows us how much Jesus cared about everyone, especially those who were sad or needed help. This story helps us understand how to be kind and loving, just like Jesus was. It's a guide for living a good life!

The Journey of Jesus' Story

Luke's story takes us on a journey! It starts in a place called Galilee and then travels all the way to a big city called Jerusalem. Along the way, Jesus teaches important lessons and performs miracles. The book is like a map showing Jesus' path and his special message. It's a story that has been shared for ages, helping people learn about faith and hope. It's a truly special part of history!

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