Aside from its artistic inspiration, the volume will stress the importance of Luke's theme of salvation-history as a key theological idea for subsequent generations of religious and political thinkers, from the Desert Fathers right through to the liberation theologians of the 20th century. Luke has offered a unique blend of theology and artistry which puts it at the cutting-edge of theological thinking today. The special role that is accorded women have the gospel is also a matter which will be addressed.