Identify any historical purpose(s) behind the writing of Lukes Gospel, Acts of the Apostles, and
Johns Gospel. Include a reference to any historical factor mentioned in the recommended sources
that may have triggered the writing of Lukes Gospel, Acts of the Apostles, and Johns Gospels as
well as references to statements within those three. Class lesson material can be used in addition
to the recommended sources. Include at least one historical factor and at least one reference to
each Gospel studied. A historical factor is one a historian would recognize whether the historian
has religious faith or not. Restrict your resources to those below as well as any information within
the course modules. Sometimes links to ebooks break. If the link does not work, then go to the
Saint Leo library electronically and look up the book. Be sure to distinguish between paraphrase
and direct quotes. Type a 350-750 word paper using MLA formatting. Submit the completed
assignment to the appropriate Dropbox by no later than Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT of Module
7.

Resources:
eBook available via SLU library: eBook available via SLU library: Stanton, Graham The Gospels of
Jesus . Oxford U. Press 2nd ed., 2002, (The Gospels of Jesus ), pp.116-118.
See also Won-Ha Hwang & J G van der Watt. The Identity of the Recipients of the Fourth Gospel inthe Light of the Purpose of the Gospel. HTS : Theological Studies, v63 n2 (Jun 2007): 683-698.
(http://www.usccb.org/bible/scripture.cfm?bk=John&ch=
And ( http://saintleo.worldcat.org/title/the-identity-of-the-recipients-of-the-fourth-gospel-in-the-lightofthe-purpse-of-the-gospel/oclc/5878507889&referer=brief_results)

eBook available via SLU library: : Balentine, Samuel E. The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Bible and
Theology. Oxford University Press : 2014 (The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Bible and
Theology. ), Chapter Luke-Acts.

eBook available via SLU library: Carroll, John and Jennifer Cox.Luke: a Commentary Westminster
John Knox Press, 2012 ( Luke: A Commentary ), pp. 398-404.