The Book of Acts in History
Title | The Book of Acts in History PDF eBook |
Author | Henry J. Cadbury |
Publisher | Wipf and Stock Publishers |
Pages | 183 |
Release | 2004-10-01 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1592449158 |
With this book a foremost New Testament scholar makes a signal contribution to the literature about the times of the first apostles.This period, when the memory of Jesus was fresh yet no written literature about him existed, lends itself well to the descriptive treatment Dr. Cadbury employs. The purpose of these pages, he writes, is to establish not so much the accuracy of the book of Acts as the reality of the scenes and customs and mentality which it reflects.... We can walk where the Apostle Paul walked, see what he saw, and become increasingly at home in his world.Five chapters deal with each of the five cultural strands then existing: Roman, Greek, Jewish, Christian, and cosmopolitan. The sixth attempts to reconstruct the earliest history of the book of Acts.
The Acts of the Apostles
Title | The Acts of the Apostles PDF eBook |
Author | P.D. James |
Publisher | Canongate Books |
Pages | 93 |
Release | 1999-01-01 |
Genre | Bibles |
ISBN | 0857861077 |
Acts is the sequel to Luke's gospel and tells the story of Jesus's followers during the 30 years after his death. It describes how the 12 apostles, formerly Jesus's disciples, spread the message of Christianity throughout the Mediterranean against a background of persecution. With an introduction by P.D. James
Together for the World
Title | Together for the World PDF eBook |
Author | Wagenman, Michael R. |
Publisher | Lexham Press |
Pages | 90 |
Release | 2016-08-24 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1577997204 |
The disciples and early Christians faced doubt, opposition, and threats--just like many Christians do today. In Together with the World, Michael Wagenman shows how the book of Acts can help modern Christians respond to crisis and critique in our contemporary world. The book of Acts is about more than simply the beginning of church history. In Together for the World we find a group of disciples, empowered by the Holy Spirit, following God's call to spread the good news.
History, Literature, and Society in the Book of Acts
Title | History, Literature, and Society in the Book of Acts PDF eBook |
Author | Ben Witherington (III) |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 396 |
Release | 1996-05-09 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 0521495202 |
These seminal essays introduce the reader to the interdisciplinary approach of New Testament scholarship which is affecting the way the Book of Acts is studied and interpreted. Insights from the social sciences, narratological studies, Greek and Roman rhetoric and history, and classics, set the Acts of the Apostles in its original historical, literary and social context; these methods of interpretation have not always been applied to biblical study in a systematic way. The discussions from a shared general perspective range over genre and method, historical and theological problems, and issues of literary criticism. History, Literature and Society in the Book of Acts is an interesting and valuable overview of some of the chief preoccupations of biblical studies with contributions from leading scholars in the Old and New Testaments and the history of antiquity.
The Book of Acts as Story
Title | The Book of Acts as Story PDF eBook |
Author | David R. Bauer |
Publisher | Baker Academic |
Pages | 304 |
Release | 2021-06-15 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1493429027 |
A senior New Testament scholar and teacher helps students understand the historical, literary, and theological issues of the book of Acts and introduces key concepts in the field of narrative criticism. This volume captures the message of the book of Acts by taking seriously the book's essential character as a powerful story through which Luke communicates profound theological truth. While giving attention to historical background, its purpose is to lead readers through a close reading that yields fresh insights into passages throughout Acts.
Reading Acts
Title | Reading Acts PDF eBook |
Author | Joshua Jipp |
Publisher | Wipf and Stock Publishers |
Pages | 168 |
Release | 2018-10-11 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1498293034 |
The book of Acts tells the story of what happened after the death and resurrection of Jesus. The book is filled with adventure and entertainment as Acts narrates God's activity among his people and the world. In this book I explore one way of reading Acts that attends closely to the plotline of the book and seek to invite readers into the story that Acts tells. Along the way, I examine some of the most important themes of Acts, including divine activity, the extension of the gospel to surprising people in surprising ways, conflict and congruence between the gospel and the broader world, and the ongoing importance of Israel as God's people. While there are many excellent reasons to read Acts, I reflect too upon the theological and ethical vision of Acts for those who read this book as Christian Scripture.
The Book of Acts in Its Ancient Literary Setting
Title | The Book of Acts in Its Ancient Literary Setting PDF eBook |
Author | Winter |
Publisher | Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing |
Pages | 484 |
Release | 1993-11-18 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 9780802824332 |
Volume 5 in a series which strives to place the Book of Acts within its first-century setting, Irina Levinskaya employs impressive archaeological research to throw light on the relation of Jews to the societies in which they lived during the period of dispersion. She surveys commonly held views and challenges current views regarding the true nature of Jewish missionary activity.