Recent Publications.
Luke the PhysicianIs church tradition correct in identifying the author of Luke's Gospels as a doctor? This latest study uses the latest analytical tools to argue that internal clues from Luke and Acts, specifically in terms of vocabulary, can weigh into the discussion.
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Name StatisticsAre name statistics in the Gospels and Acts a good test of historicity? Read my latest article on how name popularity supports the historicity of the Gospels and Acts, co-authored with Jason Wilson, head of the statistics department at Biola University.
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The Love of God (According to Grocery Lists)It has been said that no person ever rises above their view of God. Whom we worship and what we worship is irrevocably tied to who we become. Worship predicts identity. What can items such as ancient grocery lists teach us about the character of God?
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About.If you are interested in Luke-Acts and its historical value, you've come to the right place. I am a New Testament scholar with an interest in onomastics (the study of names). Much of my research has focused on the nitty-gritty historical details of Luke's text. Here you will find information about my three books and my academic research.
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Are name statistics in the Gospels and Acts a good test of historicity? These two videos explain our initial findings.
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Documentary.
Many thanks to Capturing Christianity and Green Light Studio for putting together a documentary on my book, The Historical Tell. |
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Endorsements.
"I have previewed this book [The Historical Tell] with great interest, admiration, and, dare I say, envy. The author displays to me an incredible breadth of authoritative knowledge..." Paul Barnett, Lecturer Emeritus, Moore Theological College
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Luuk van de Weghe would make an excellent detective...His discoveries bolster the case for the reliability of the New Testament from several unique investigative angles. J. Warner Wallace, Dateline featured Cold-Case Detective
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Van de Weghe brings fresh material and a fresh perspective...The field of New Testament studies needs this sort of serious engagement with a reportage model of the Gospels. Lydia McGrew
Author, The Eye of the Beholder: The Gospel of John As Historical Reportage |
Luuk van de Weghe breaks some new ground. Most important is his meticulous analysis of names, demonstrating that here Luke is in line with serious historians like Plutarch, Suetonius or Josephus. Rainer Riesner
Professor emeritus of New Testament at the University of Dortmund/Germany |
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In this brief clip from the documentary on The Historical Tell, I discuss how the original spelling of Mary's name can weigh into the question of whether Luke relied on eyewitness testimony. For more on this, see Richard Fellows' discussion here.
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Wesley Huff recently discussed my names research on the Joe Rogan Experience (Ep. 2252). Other scholars such as Tal Ilan, Richard Bauckham, Peter Williams, Kamil Gregor, Brian Blais, and my colleague, Jason Wilson, have also made substantial contributions to this topic.
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