The author of the Book of Luke is traditionally identified as Luke, a physician and a close companion of the Apostle Paul. While the Gospel itself does not name its author directly, early Christian tradition unanimously attributes it to Luke. This attribution is supported by internal evidence, linguistic style, and early church testimony.
Luke is mentioned several times in the New Testament. In Paul’s letters, he is described as a trusted coworker and traveling companion. In one passage, Paul refers to him as “the beloved physician,” a detail that aligns well with the Gospel’s careful descriptions of illnesses, healings, and physical conditions.
Luke was not one of the twelve apostles, nor does he claim to have been an eyewitness to Jesus’ ministry. Instead, he presents himself as a careful historian who gathered information from those who had seen and heard Jesus firsthand. This approach gives Luke’s Gospel a distinct tone—measured, investigative, and orderly.
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