His authorship is speculative, however, since it was not until the 2nd century that Christians ascribed his traditional canonical work to him, associating him with a character mentioned in Colossians, II Timothy, and Philemon.  
His writings seem to indicate that he was not Jewish, but of Greek descent. His authorship is speculative, however, since it was not until the 2nd century that Christians ascribed his traditional canonical work to him, associating him with a character mentioned in Colossians, II Timothy, and Philemon.  Christian mythology relates that he drew a sketch of the Virgin Mary, so he is considered the patron saint of religious painting.  For 10 points, name this companion of St. Paul and author of two New Testament books addressed to "Theophilus" who is also the patron saint of physicians.
His writings seem to indicate that he was not Jewish, but of Greek descent.
St. Luke