Biblical Criticism & History Forum - earlywritings.com

gmx wrote:

Diogenes the Cynic wrote:Luke is a fictional character in the first place, unless someone is trying to make a case that these are the remains of a Lucas mentioned in passing in one of Paul's letters.

Why do you assert that Luke is a fictional character? Not debating you or even disagreeing... just wondering why?

Well the author of Luke-Acts is simply unknown, anonymous. The attribution of those works to traveling companion of Paul's named Luke is a purely legendary tradition based on little more than a single passing reference to someone named Luke mentioned by Paul. Paul tells us nothing about that person and nothing connects that person the composition of Luke or Acts. "Luke the physician" is basically an imaginary character constructed to fill in a blank.