September 11, 3 B.C.

[Sailormilan2]

Curious, but how has Dr. Luke ?gotten other historical things wrong on other occasions??

I noticed you reference Wikipedia in the link above. If you?re trusting an untrustworthy source such as wiki for biblical accuracy, that would make your information presented? well then?

If you have a source from other than Wikipedia that says something other than 6AD/CE for the taxation order of Cyrenius/Quirinius, then by all means post it. But, don't come in implying that Wiki has problems without posting a different source saying something different. I'm aware that Wiki may have problems, but it's often easier to use.

With regards the "historical things that are wrong", I will post one. Now whether, or not, you consider it a major one, or a minor one, is up to you. But, it's still a historical inaccuracy.

Acts 5, the Jewish leaders are discussing this new sect, the "Christians", and trying to decide what to do with them. A well known, and respected, rabbi, Gamaliel stands up to address the group, and utters the well known, "If it's of man, it will fail. But, if it's from God, we can't stop it." Acts 5:38,39. (Loosely paraphrased)
But before that he speaks of the history of uprisings in Judea. Acts 5:36,37

"For before these days rose up Theudas, boasting himself to be somebody; to whom a number of men, about four hundred, joined themselves: who was slain; and all, as many as obeyed him, were scattered, and brought to nought.

After this man rose up Judas of Galilee in the days of the taxing, and drew away much people after him: he also perished; and all, even as many as obeyed him, were dispersed." (Emphasis mine)

Gamaliel taught Paul(Acts 22:3), and was a well respected rabbi. The actual order of the two mentioned in Gamaliel's statement is reversed. Judas of Galilee came first, around 6 BC. Quite possibly from Herod Archuleus' poor governing, and he rose up in rebellion in 6AD/CE. Then came Theudas, who rebelled and was killed in the early 40s AD/CE. It's hard to believe that a well known and respected rabbi like Gamaliel would get those wrong, since Theudas would be relatively fresh.
The mention of Theudas, as well as the mention of the "Egyptian"(Acts 21:38) who was another rebel, around 50AD/CE, shows that "Acts" was written later than 50Ad/CE.