Acts (Understanding the Bible Commentary | UBC)
Overview
Acts leaves no stone unturned as it brings every feature of interest and debate about the book of Acts to our attention. Careful and accurate, this incisive exploration of Luke’s account of the events following the resurrection will shed light on cultural and political realities at the time the church was in its infancy.
Top Highlights
“Luke’s thesis is this: Jesus remains active, though the manner of his working has changed. Now, no longer in the flesh, he continues ‘to do and to teach’ through his ‘body,’ the church (see disc. on 9:5). This is the story of Acts.” (Page 19)
“Spirituality for these Christians was inseparable from social responsibility” (Page 61)
“After all (though they may not have known it) the city was soon to be destroyed, and God in his infinite wisdom may well have guided them to use what they had while they had it. Subsequently, their poverty became an occasion of blessing both to them and to those who ministered to them (cf. 2 Cor. 9:11f.).” (Page 93)
“The thought of including the Gentiles would never have crossed their minds and was accepted later only with great difficulty.” (Page 24)
“Third, they shared in the breaking of bread. This phrase does not compel us to understand anything more than an ordinary meal. But in view of the definite article, ‘the bread,’ a particular meal may be indicated, and what more likely than the Lord’s Supper? Fourth, they prayed. The one verb governs each of the activities mentioned in this verse, so that they gave their ‘constant attention’ to them all, and not least to ‘the prayers.’” (Page 60)
Williams has left virtually no stone unturned in his attempt to bring every feature of interest and debate to the reader’s attention . . . this well-written commentary is recommended to all, teacher and student alike.
—Craig A. Evans, Payzant Distinguished Professor of New Testament, Acadia Divinity College
- Title: Acts
- Author: David J. Williams
- Series: Understanding the Bible Commentary Series
- Publisher: Baker
- Print Publication Date: 2011
- Logos Release Date: 2012
- Pages: 512
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Bible. N.T. Acts › Commentaries
- ISBNs: 9781441252081, 9780801048050, 1441252088, 0801048052
- Resource ID: LLS:NIBCNT65AC
- Resource Type: Bible Commentary
- Metadata Last Updated: 2023-12-12T21:58:46Z