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Second in the two-part writing scholars call Luke-Acts, this volume continues the story begun in the Gospel of Luke, showing how the Good News offered by Jesus was eventually extended "to the end of the earth," so that Gentiles as well as Jews came to share in the blessings of God.

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Table of Contents
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

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      Publisher: Liturgical Press
      Publication Date: 8/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780814659687, 978-0814659687
      ISBN10: 0814659683
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Second in the two-part writing scholars call Luke-Acts, this volume continues the story begun in the Gospel of Luke, showing how the Good News offered by Jesus was eventually extended "to the end of the earth," so that Gentiles as well as Jews came to share in the blessings of God.

      Trade Review
      I rejoice in recommending one of the most gracefully erudite, historically astute, and theologically rewarding commentaries available in a frugal market.Theological Studies
      This is an excellent commentary and a very important contribution in the series.Louvain Studies
      . . . incorporates important pastoral insights.Church

      Table of Contents
      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

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