The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 49: Luke

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Title The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 49: Luke
The Challoner Revision
Note Reading ease score: 87.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits This eBook was produced by David Widger from etext #1581 prepared by Dennis McCarthy, Atlanta, Georgia and Tad Book, student, Pontifical North American College, Rome
Summary "The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 49: Luke" is a religious text that captures the teachings and life of Jesus Christ, traditionally attributed to St. Luke, who is believed to have written it in the late first century. This gospel presents an account of Jesus’s ministry, detailing his birth, teachings, miracles, and resurrection, while also emphasizing themes such as compassion, justice, and the importance of faith. The opening portion introduces the book with a brief overview of St. Luke, a physician who became a disciple of St. Paul. It begins with the narrative of the Annunciation, detailing the angel Gabriel's visit to Mary, announcing that she will conceive Jesus. It also includes the miraculous conception of John the Baptist to Zachariah and Elizabeth, setting the stage for significant events in Jesus's life. The introduction of key figures like Mary and Zachariah highlights the intertwining of their stories with that of Christ, establishing a foundation for the miraculous elements and teachings that will unfold throughout the gospel. This first section is critical in framing Luke’s themes of divine intervention and the fulfillment of prophecies concerning the Messiah. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BS: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament
Subject Bible. Luke
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EBook-No. 8349
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 26, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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