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Commentary: The Good News According to Luke Kaylen Petramalo THRS 202 Dr. Vincent Pizzuto October 9, 2023

The Good News According to Luke by Eduard Schweizer (translated by David E. Green) explores how, similarly to Matthew, Luke opens with Jesus’s infancy narrative to deliver context to his audience. However, crucial differences lie in the audience they were catering for, Luke’s being primarily Gentile to Matthew’s Jewish one. The Cannon has stated, “In a list of canonical books…both identify him with the Gentile Christian 1 ” Further, this makes it evident of Lukan connection to the books of Mark through the significance of Jesus being on His way to Jerusalem in both gospels alike. 2 This adds to the apparency that in the Book of Luke much information is borrowed from others in light of lack of original material, adding up due to realistically how many books do indeed demonstrate such. cc similar narratives. Evidence of such also rests in Lukan ability to draw from various sources. 3 Luke acknowledges the discrepancies this may cause throughout his text as he had a strong reliability on passing of the gospel through oral tradition, stemming primarily from Matthew; again, illuminating their likeness to one another. However, the disseminating of the word of Luke is unclear. Where Luke did his writing cannot be determined 4 , making it a bit hard to fully unpack early context. Schweizer even noting, “It is impossible to define Luke’s enemies clearly” [7.] The most solid conclusion is that Luke had context of scripture in Greek therefore giving him a Gentile audience but still hard to determine region regarding the Hellenistic world. Although speculation of him reigning from Antioch is strong. To nuance Lukan view, it is suggested there is a possibility Luke was not aware of the Gospel of Matthew whatsoever. This is 1 Eduard Schweizer, The Good News According to Luke (Atlanta, GA: Knox Press, 1984), 6. 2 Schweizer, 2. 3 Schweizer , 5. 4 Schweizer, 6. 2

said regarding two distinct events described in Matthew’s writings, his infancy narrative as well as the renowned Sermon on the Mount. 5 The pericope which caught my eye was the third listed in The Good News According to Luke was Love That Does Not Judge (6:37-42) Cf. Matthew 7:1-5; 15:14; 10:24-25 displays the common biblical message an eye for an eye in a softer condition. He states, simply, “for the measure you give will be the measure you get back” [125.] 6 This warns against judgment of others which in a more modern context. Furthermore, much of popular and widespread image of the law-abiding Christian, showing judgement upon others. These displays change with worldly context, as older texts state clearly, “[there is] warning against judging and the promise of not being judged. Luke also interprets the command by adding “condemn” and “set free”” [126.] 7 Tying early Christian belief with little judgement. Luke says love is to do good unto others], this positive command is associated with the lack of judgement of others as well. 8 Much of Luke’s scripture also contains blatant messages against the act of judgement. In a more modern context is this word judgement instead interpreted as that from God is happening all throughout one’s lifespan instead of the importance against judging. This may happen due to alternate texts, various sects of Christianity existing, numerous translations, and, most notably, s large amount of time past since its first composure. This is an important part of scripture to note as it shines a light on interpretation through tine and even text critics adjusting books. All with interpretation spread to masses, the entire context of message can be altered in the process. 5 Schweizer, 6-7. 6 Schweizer, 125. 7 Schweizer, 126. 8 3

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Luke exemplifies the alteration of how texts are stated as well as how they are read with little information about its origins. Naturally this opens up much more space for various analyses. Grabbing straws at an origin narrative or where they drew their inspiration as well can cause difficulty in finding the true meaning beyond the surface level. Concluding with a nuanced perspective brought upon the scripture, and to a more diverse Gentile audience compared to that of maybe Matthew with much less room for various understandings due to his primarily Jewish audience. Luke provides space for more complex and varying views on a set spectrum rooted in classic values, such as level of judgment as discussed. 4

Bibliography Schweizer, Eduardo. Introduction. In The Good News According to Luke , 1–7. Atlanta, GA: John Knox Press, 1984. Schweizer, Eduardo. “Love That Does Not Judge.” Essay. In The Good News According to Luke , 125–26. Atlanta, GA: John Knox Press, 1984. 5

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