The Apologetic thesis of Lukan scholarship should not be over exaggerated. The criticism of the powerful is clearly seen in the double work of Luke. The Magnificat, the Temptation of Jesus and the admonition to serve others within the last supper of the Gospel show the sensitivity of Luke in dealing with the powerful.

Innocent Emezie Ezeani, a catholic priest from Arondizuogu/Nigeria, did his Bachelor’s degree programme in Philosophy in Nigeria before coming to Austria (Innsbruck) and Germany (Würzburg) for higher studies in Philosophy and Theology. In the course of these studies, he visited many lectures in Sociology. This work is his doctorate research in New Testament exegesis (Theology).

Contents: Luke’s interest in themes of Apologetic – Criticism – Power – Domination – Poverty – Hubris – Leadership – Service – Relationship to the Powerful of his time exemplified in the Magnificat – The Birth narrative etc – Tacit and loud criticism of the Powerful – Questioning the so called Apologetic agenda of Luke in his double work with findings in the Pericopes of the Gospel and Acts.