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Unlike [[Matthew the Apostle|Matthew]], [[Mark]], and [[John the Apostle|John]], Luke did not observe the events of [[Jesus]]'s life first hand, but relied upon eyewitness accounts.<ref name="l">{{Easton|Luke}}</ref> Unlike Matthew, who wrote for a Jewish audience, Luke wrote for a [[Gentile]] audience. He was also the most literary of the [[Gospels|Gospel]] authors.

Unlike [[Matthew the Apostle|Matthew]], [[Mark]], and [[John the Apostle|John]], Luke did not observe the events of [[Jesus]]'s life first hand, but relied upon eyewitness accounts.<ref name="l">{{Easton|Luke}}</ref> Unlike Matthew, who wrote for a Jewish audience, Luke wrote for a [[Gentile]] audience. He was also the most literary of the [[Gospels|Gospel]] authors.

Since Luke was a highly educated man, his Gospel is very detailed and comprehensive. Archaeologist William Ramsay stated:<ref>Sir William Ramsay, ''The Bearing of Recent Discovery on the Trustworthiness of the New Testament'' (Grand Rapids: Baker, 1953), p. 222. ISBN 978-0801076770 (quoted at [http://www.xenos.org/teachings/topical/objections/accurate.htm])</ref>

Since Luke was a highly educated man, his Gospel is very detailed and comprehensive, and written in excellent idiomatic [[Greek]]. Archaeologist William Ramsay stated:<ref>Sir William Ramsay, ''The Bearing of Recent Discovery on the Trustworthiness of the New Testament'' (Grand Rapids: Baker, 1953), p. 222. ISBN 978-0801076770 (quoted at [http://www.xenos.org/teachings/topical/objections/accurate.htm])</ref>

{{cquote|Luke's history is unsurpassed in respect of its trustworthiness ...}}

{{cquote|Luke's history is unsurpassed in respect of its trustworthiness ...}}

In addition, Ramsay added:<ref>Sir William Ramsay, ''St. Paul the Traveller and the Roman Citizen'' (Grand Rapids: Baker, 1962), p. 81. (quoted at [http://www.xenos.org/teachings/topical/objections/accurate.htm])</ref>

In addition, Ramsay added:<ref>Sir William Ramsay, ''St. Paul the Traveller and the Roman Citizen'' (Grand Rapids: Baker, 1962), p. 81. (quoted at [http://www.xenos.org/teachings/topical/objections/accurate.htm])</ref>