{"product_id":"sacra-pagina-the-acts-of-the-apostles-5-sacra-pagina-5-9780814659687","title":"Sacra Pagina The Acts Of The Apostles 5 Sacra Pagina 5","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSecond 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI rejoice in recommending one of the most gracefully erudite, historically astute, and theologically rewarding commentaries available in a frugal market.Theological Studies\u003cbr\u003eThis is an excellent commentary and a very important contribution in the series.Louvain Studies\u003cbr\u003e. . . incorporates important pastoral insights.\u003ci\u003eChurch\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCONTENTS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Editor's Preface   ix\u003cbr\u003e Preface   xi\u003cbr\u003e Abbreviations   xiv\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A. The Text of Acts   2\u003cbr\u003e B. Acts as History   3\u003cbr\u003e C. Acts as Apology   7\u003cbr\u003e D. Literary Dimensions of Acts   9\u003cbr\u003e E. The Prophetic Structure of Luke-Acts   12\u003cbr\u003e F. Religious Themes   14\u003cbr\u003e Bibliography   18\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTranslation, Notes, Interpretation\u003cbr\u003e      I. THE RAISED PROPHET AND THE RESTORED PEOPLE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 1. Prophecy and Enthronement (1:1-11)   23\u003cbr\u003e 2. Preparing the People (1:12-26)   33\u003cbr\u003e 3. Pentecost: The Gift of the Spirit (2:1-13)   41\u003cbr\u003e 4. Peter's Pentecost Sermon (2:14-36)   48\u003cbr\u003e 5. Portrait of a Restored People (2:37-47)   56\u003cbr\u003e 6. The Working of the Raised Prophet (3:1-26)   63\u003cbr\u003e 7. The Response by People and Leaders (4:1-22)   75\u003cbr\u003e 8. The Power of the Apostles (4:23-5:11)  82\u003cbr\u003e 9. The Second Trial (5:12-42)   93\u003cbr\u003e 10. The Succession of Prophetic Authority (6:1-15)   104  \u003cbr\u003e 11. Stephen's Speech: Promises to the Patriarchs (7:1-16)   114\u003cbr\u003e 12. Stephen's Speech: The Prophet Moses (7:17-53)   122\u003cbr\u003e 13. The Death of a Prophet (7:54-8:3)   138 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e      \u003cb\u003eII. THE EXPANSION OF GOD'S PEOPLE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 14. The Mission in Samaria (8:4-25)   144 \u003cbr\u003e 15. Philip and the Ethiopian (8:26-40)   153 \u003cbr\u003e 16. Saul Encounters the Risen Lord (9:l-19a)   161 \u003cbr\u003e 17. Paul's Reception in Jerusalem (9:19b-30)   170 \u003cbr\u003e 18. Wonders Worked by Peter (9:31-43)   176 \u003cbr\u003e 19. Two Visions (10:l-23a)   180 \u003cbr\u003e 20. Gentiles Receive the Spirit (10:23b-48)   188 \u003cbr\u003e 21. Peter's Defense (11:1-18)   196 \u003cbr\u003e 22. The Church at Antioch (11:19-30)   202 \u003cbr\u003e 23. Peter's Escape, Herod's Death (12:1-25)   209 \u003cbr\u003e 24. Commission and Confrontation (13:1-12)   219 \u003cbr\u003e 25. Proclamation at Antioch of Pisidia (13:13-41)   228 \u003cbr\u003e 26. Acceptance and Rejection in the Diaspora (13:42-52)   239 \u003cbr\u003e 27. The Apostles in Iconium and Lystra (14:1-18)   245 \u003cbr\u003e 28. Return to Antioch (14:19-28)   252 \u003cbr\u003e 29. Conflict over Gentile Conversions (15:1-21)   258 \u003cbr\u003e 30. The Church Decides for Gentile Freedom (15:22-35)   274\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e      \u003cb\u003eII. THE APOSTLE TO THE GENTILES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 31. The Mission to Europe (15:36-16:10)    281 \u003cbr\u003e 32.  Events at Philippi (16:11-24)    291\u003cbr\u003e 33. Imprisonment and Release (16:25-40)   299 \u003cbr\u003e 34. Troubles in Thessalonica (17:1-15)   304 \u003cbr\u003e 35. Paul in Athens (17:16-34)   311 \u003cbr\u003e 36. Founding the Church at Corinth (18:1-11)   321 \u003cbr\u003e 37. Troubles and a New Recruit (18:12-28)   327 \u003cbr\u003e 38. The Mission in Ephesus (19:1-20)   336 \u003cbr\u003e 39. Riot in Ephesus (19:21-40)   345 \u003cbr\u003e 40. Heading Toward Jerusalem (20:1-16)   354 \u003cbr\u003e 41. Paul's Farewell Discourse (20:17-38)   359 \u003cbr\u003e 42. Prophecy of Paul's Fate (21:1-14)   368 \u003cbr\u003e 43. Paul and the Jerusalem Leadership (21:15-26)   373  \u003cbr\u003e 44. Riot in Jerusalem (21:27-40)   380\u003cbr\u003e 45. Paul's Speech in the City (22:1-29)   386\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003e    IV. THE IMPRISONED APOSTLE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 46. Paul's Defense before the Sanhédrin (22:30-23:11)   395\u003cbr\u003e 47. Escape to Caesarea (23:12-35)   402\u003cbr\u003e 48. Paul's Defense before Felix (24:1-23)   409\u003cbr\u003e 49. Paul and Festus (24:24-25:12)   418\u003cbr\u003e 50. Before Governor and King (25:13-27)   424\u003cbr\u003e 51. Paul's Defense before Agrippa (26:1-32)   430\u003cbr\u003e 52. Perils at Sea (27:1-26)   444\u003cbr\u003e 53. Shipwreck and Safety (27:27-44)   453\u003cbr\u003e 54. From Melita to Rome (28:1-16)   460\u003cbr\u003e 55. The Hope of Israel, the Salvation of Gentiles (28:17-31)    468\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     \u003cb\u003e Indexes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Scriptural Index   479\u003cbr\u003e Index of Ancient Writings   541\u003cbr\u003e Index of Authors   565\u003cbr\u003e Supplementary Bibliography   569\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Liturgical Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51768172773719,"sku":"9780814659687","price":43.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780814659687.jpg?v=1758716692","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/sacra-pagina-the-acts-of-the-apostles-5-sacra-pagina-5-9780814659687","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}