In | Workbook: Lukanisms in Acts, Part 1

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[Record your answers in the workbook provided at the beginning of this course.]

Luke is almost universally considered to be the author of Acts. Many scholars refer to the two books together as a single work, by the name of “Luke-Acts.” One reason for this view is the common phrasing or terminology that is distinctive in comparison to other New Testament books. These terms and tendencies are referred to as “Lukanisms.”

2. Luke and Acts both emphasize the guidance and baptism of the Holy Spirit, and the outward spread of God’s kingdom as the gospel reaches large numbers of people from many nations. With this in mind, try to identify those themes or phrases below that are “Lukanisms.”

In the table below insert “Lukanism” or “Not Lukanism.”