Full Description
A unique introduction to the Acts of the Apostles, focusing on the book of Acts as an extension of the Jesus story.
With full-color photographs, maps, and sidebars about history, ancient literature, and archaeological finds,?Douglas Huffman takes readers through different introductory and interpretive issues in the study of Acts, including the genre, purpose, history, culture, and geographical setting of the story.
Equipped with these behind-the-scenes details, in broad strokes the author traces Luke's well-told recounting of the ongoing story of Jesus. Sensitive to the purposes Luke had for his text - as well as its connection to the Gospel of Luke - Huffman concludes by demonstrating how the Jesus story is intended to continue into the present.
Specifically designed as a textbook, the volume includes chapter overviews and summaries discussion questions and assignments, lists of key terms, and a glossary.
Contents
List of Abbreviations
Acknowledgements
How to Use this Book
PART 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES
1. The People of the Story of Acts
2. The Genre and Purpose of the Story of Acts
3. Story Telling in the Story of Acts
4. Themes in the Story of Acts
5. Interpreting and Applying the Story of Acts
PART 2: THE SETTING OF THE STORY OF THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES
6. Dating the Story of Acts
7. The Historical-Political Setting of the Story of Acts
8. The Religious Setting of the Story of Acts
9. The Socio-Cultural Setting of the Story of Acts
PART 3: THE STORY OF JESUS REACHING THE JEWISH WORLD---Acts 1-12
10. The Story Continues (Acts 1)
11. The Story Empowered (Acts 2)
12. The Early DaysStory (Acts 3-5)
13. Three Key Non-Apostle Characters (Acts 6-9)
14. The Story Advances in Palestine (Acts 10-12)
PART 4: THE STORY OF JESUS REACHING THE GENTILE WORLD---Acts 13-28
15. Missionary Campaign 1 (Acts 13-14)
16. The Jerusalem Council (Acts 15)
17. Missionary Campaign 2 (Acts 16-18)
18. Missionary Campaign 3 (Acts 19-20)
19. To Jerusalem and then to Rome (Acts 21-28)
CONCLUSION: THE STORY OF JESUS REACHING YOUR WORLD
Glossary
Index
