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Which places does Acts associate with St. Lukeās travels alongside Paul?
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St. Luke
St. Luke, illuminated page from the Beatus Apocalypse, Mozarabic, 975; in the Gerona Cathedral, Spain.
The Acts of the Apostles contains several "we-passages" that suggest the author accompanied St. Paul the Apostle on various segments of his missionary journeys. While some scholars view these passages as a stylistic literary device common in ancient travel accounts rather than proof of personal companionship, tradition identifies these locations as sites where the author was present with Paul:12
- Greece and Macedonia: The narrative places the author with Paul during his initial mission into Greece, specifically as far as Philippi in Macedonia (c. 51 ce).2
- Jerusalem: The author is depicted rejoining Paul to accompany him on his final journey to Jerusalem (c. 58 ce).2
- Palestine: Following Paul's arrest, the author may have spent time in Palestine, particularly during Paul's detention in Caesarea.2
- Rome: The author appears with Paul during his prison voyage from Caesarea to Rome.2