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Luke 1:3 and Acts 1:1 show that these writings were addressed to someone named Theophilus. Who was Theophilus?
I have heard that one of the high priests appointed by the Romans, who was related to Annas and Caiaphas, was also named Theophilus. Could Luke have been addressing him in defense of Paul?
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Loavesnfish,

The word "Theophilus" literally means "Lover of God." Ofcourse there is no erotic connotation there but rather a right and due love to their creator and savior. So one possible understanding of the Luke/Acts combination is that Luke is simply addressing any Christian that gets their hands on the books.

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