Acts of the Apostles
Acts of the Apostles
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Publisher: Liturgical Press
ISBN: 9780814659687
Number of Pages: 586
Published: 01/10/2006
Width: 15.2 cm
Height: 22.9 cm
The Acts of the Apostles is really the second volume in the two-part writing scholars call Luke-Acts. It continues the story begun in the Gospel of Luke, showing how the Good News offered by Jesus to the outcast of the people was eventually extended "to the end of the earth," so that Gentiles as well as Jews came to share in the blessings of God.
This commentary treats Luke-Acts as an apologetic history. It takes with equal seriousness both Luke's literary artistry and his historical interests, fitting his methods comfortably within the ancient standards of historiography. This perspective illustrates in particular that Luke's historical narrative serves a definite religious intent. Tracing that intent through the specific contours of Luke's story is the special contribution of this commentary.
CONTENTS
Editor's Preface ix
Preface xi
Abbreviations xiv
Introduction
A. The Text of Acts 2
B. Acts as History 3
C. Acts as Apology 7
D. Literary Dimensions of Acts 9
E. The Prophetic Structure of Luke-Acts 12
F. Religious Themes 14
Bibliography 18
Translation, Notes, Interpretation
I. THE RAISED PROPHET AND THE RESTORED PEOPLE
1. Prophecy and Enthronement (1:1-11) 23
2. Preparing the People (1:12-26) 33
3. Pentecost: The Gift of the Spirit (2:1-13) 41
4. Peter's Pentecost Sermon (2:14-36) 48
5. Portrait of a Restored People (2:37-47) 56
6. The Working of the Raised Prophet (3:1-26) 63
7. The Response by People and Leaders (4:1-22) 75
8. The Power of the Apostles (4:23-5:11) 82
9. The Second Trial (5:12-42) 93
10. The Succession of Prophetic Authority (6:1-15) 104
11. Stephen's Speech: Promises to the Patriarchs (7:1-16) 114
12. Stephen's Speech: The Prophet Moses (7:17-53) 122
13. The Death of a Prophet (7:54-8:3) 138
II. THE EXPANSION OF GOD'S PEOPLE
14. The Mission in Samaria (8:4-25) 144
15. Philip and the Ethiopian (8:26-40) 153
16. Saul Encounters the Risen Lord (9:l-19a) 161
17. Paul's Reception in Jerusalem (9:19b-30) 170
18. Wonders Worked by Peter (9:31-43) 176
19. Two Visions (10:l-23a) 180
20. Gentiles Receive the Spirit (10:23b-48) 188
21. Peter's Defense (11:1-18) 196
22. The Church at Antioch (11:19-30) 202
23. Peter's Escape, Herod's Death (12:1-25) 209
24. Commission and Confrontation (13:1-12) 219
25. Proclamation at Antioch of Pisidia (13:13-41) 228
26. Acceptance and Rejection in the Diaspora (13:42-52) 239
27. The Apostles in Iconium and Lystra (14:1-18) 245
28. Return to Antioch (14:19-28) 252
29. Conflict over Gentile Conversions (15:1-21) 258
30. The Church Decides for Gentile Freedom (15:22-35) 274
II. THE APOSTLE TO THE GENTILES
31. The Mission to Europe (15:36-16:10) 281
32. Events at Philippi (16:11-24) 291
33. Imprisonment and Release (16:25-40) 299
34. Troubles in Thessalonica (17:1-15) 304
35. Paul in Athens (17:16-34) 311
36. Founding the Church at Corinth (18:1-11) 321
37. Troubles and a New Recruit (18:12-28) 327
38. The Mission in Ephesus (19:1-20) 336
39. Riot in Ephesus (19:21-40) 345
40. Heading Toward Jerusalem (20:1-16) 354
41. Paul's Farewell Discourse (20:17-38) 359
42. Prophecy of Paul's Fate (21:1-14) 368
43. Paul and the Jerusalem Leadership (21:15-26) 373
44. Riot in Jerusalem (21:27-40) 380
45. Paul's Speech in the City (22:1-29) 386
IV. THE IMPRISONED APOSTLE
46. Paul's Defense before the Sanhédrin (22:30-23:11) 395
47. Escape to Caesarea (23:12-35) 402
48. Paul's Defense before Felix (24:1-23) 409
49. Paul and Festus (24:24-25:12) 418
50. Before Governor and King (25:13-27) 424
51. Paul's Defense before Agrippa (26:1-32) 430
52. Perils at Sea (27:1-26) 444
53. Shipwreck and Safety (27:27-44) 453
54. From Melita to Rome (28:1-16) 460
55. The Hope of Israel, the Salvation of Gentiles (28:17-31) 468
Indexes
Scriptural Index 479
Index of Ancient Writings 541
Index of Authors 565
Supplementary Bibliography 569
Editor's Preface ix
Preface xi
Abbreviations xiv
Introduction
A. The Text of Acts 2
B. Acts as History 3
C. Acts as Apology 7
D. Literary Dimensions of Acts 9
E. The Prophetic Structure of Luke-Acts 12
F. Religious Themes 14
Bibliography 18
Translation, Notes, Interpretation
I. THE RAISED PROPHET AND THE RESTORED PEOPLE
1. Prophecy and Enthronement (1:1-11) 23
2. Preparing the People (1:12-26) 33
3. Pentecost: The Gift of the Spirit (2:1-13) 41
4. Peter's Pentecost Sermon (2:14-36) 48
5. Portrait of a Restored People (2:37-47) 56
6. The Working of the Raised Prophet (3:1-26) 63
7. The Response by People and Leaders (4:1-22) 75
8. The Power of the Apostles (4:23-5:11) 82
9. The Second Trial (5:12-42) 93
10. The Succession of Prophetic Authority (6:1-15) 104
11. Stephen's Speech: Promises to the Patriarchs (7:1-16) 114
12. Stephen's Speech: The Prophet Moses (7:17-53) 122
13. The Death of a Prophet (7:54-8:3) 138
II. THE EXPANSION OF GOD'S PEOPLE
14. The Mission in Samaria (8:4-25) 144
15. Philip and the Ethiopian (8:26-40) 153
16. Saul Encounters the Risen Lord (9:l-19a) 161
17. Paul's Reception in Jerusalem (9:19b-30) 170
18. Wonders Worked by Peter (9:31-43) 176
19. Two Visions (10:l-23a) 180
20. Gentiles Receive the Spirit (10:23b-48) 188
21. Peter's Defense (11:1-18) 196
22. The Church at Antioch (11:19-30) 202
23. Peter's Escape, Herod's Death (12:1-25) 209
24. Commission and Confrontation (13:1-12) 219
25. Proclamation at Antioch of Pisidia (13:13-41) 228
26. Acceptance and Rejection in the Diaspora (13:42-52) 239
27. The Apostles in Iconium and Lystra (14:1-18) 245
28. Return to Antioch (14:19-28) 252
29. Conflict over Gentile Conversions (15:1-21) 258
30. The Church Decides for Gentile Freedom (15:22-35) 274
II. THE APOSTLE TO THE GENTILES
31. The Mission to Europe (15:36-16:10) 281
32. Events at Philippi (16:11-24) 291
33. Imprisonment and Release (16:25-40) 299
34. Troubles in Thessalonica (17:1-15) 304
35. Paul in Athens (17:16-34) 311
36. Founding the Church at Corinth (18:1-11) 321
37. Troubles and a New Recruit (18:12-28) 327
38. The Mission in Ephesus (19:1-20) 336
39. Riot in Ephesus (19:21-40) 345
40. Heading Toward Jerusalem (20:1-16) 354
41. Paul's Farewell Discourse (20:17-38) 359
42. Prophecy of Paul's Fate (21:1-14) 368
43. Paul and the Jerusalem Leadership (21:15-26) 373
44. Riot in Jerusalem (21:27-40) 380
45. Paul's Speech in the City (22:1-29) 386
IV. THE IMPRISONED APOSTLE
46. Paul's Defense before the Sanhédrin (22:30-23:11) 395
47. Escape to Caesarea (23:12-35) 402
48. Paul's Defense before Felix (24:1-23) 409
49. Paul and Festus (24:24-25:12) 418
50. Before Governor and King (25:13-27) 424
51. Paul's Defense before Agrippa (26:1-32) 430
52. Perils at Sea (27:1-26) 444
53. Shipwreck and Safety (27:27-44) 453
54. From Melita to Rome (28:1-16) 460
55. The Hope of Israel, the Salvation of Gentiles (28:17-31) 468
Indexes
Scriptural Index 479
Index of Ancient Writings 541
Index of Authors 565
Supplementary Bibliography 569
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