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A commentary on Acts / edited by Yon Gyong Kwon.

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: International study guide (Fortress Press)Publication details: Minneapolis, Fortress Press, c2015.Edition: Fortress Press editionDescription: xvi, 249 pages : maps ; 22 cmISBN:
  • 1451499655
  • 9781451499650
Other title:
  • Acts
Contained works:
  • Anim, Emmanuel. Mission and healing in Acts
  • Stephanous, Andrea Zaki. Communal sharing and poverty
  • Siu-Maliko, Mercy Ah. Women in Acts and in Oceania
  • Hernández Ramírez, Víctor. Leadership in the early church and today
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 220.8 23
LOC classification:
  • BS2625.53 .K96 2015
  • BS491.2
  • BS2625.53 .K96 2015
Partial contents:
Theological essay 1: Mission and healing in Acts / Emmanuel Anim -- Theological essay 2: Communal sharing and poverty / The Revd Dr Andrea Zaki Stephanous -- Theological essay 3: Women in Acts and in Oceania / Mercy Ah Siu-Maliko -- Theological essay 4: Leadership in the early church and today / Victor Hernández-Ramírez.
Summary: The book of Acts recounts the birth of the church and the ministry of the disciples. It is of critical importance in the New Testament, and in this helpful guide, the section-by-section commentary draws out the historical, theological, and pastoral significance of the biblical text. Four theological essays highlight the relevance of the book of Acts today. Clear and helpful maps and study suggestions at the end of each chapter make A Commentary on Acts ideal for any student wishing to learn more about this thrilling New Testament book. (Publisher).
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Includes bibliographical references (page xiv) and index.

Theological essay 1: Mission and healing in Acts / Emmanuel Anim -- Theological essay 2: Communal sharing and poverty / The Revd Dr Andrea Zaki Stephanous -- Theological essay 3: Women in Acts and in Oceania / Mercy Ah Siu-Maliko -- Theological essay 4: Leadership in the early church and today / Victor Hernández-Ramírez.

The book of Acts recounts the birth of the church and the ministry of the disciples. It is of critical importance in the New Testament, and in this helpful guide, the section-by-section commentary draws out the historical, theological, and pastoral significance of the biblical text. Four theological essays highlight the relevance of the book of Acts today. Clear and helpful maps and study suggestions at the end of each chapter make A Commentary on Acts ideal for any student wishing to learn more about this thrilling New Testament book. (Publisher).

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