Acts /
Darrell L Bock.
- Grand Rapids, Michigan : Baker Academic, (c)2007.
- 1 online resource (xx, 848 pages) : map. xx, 848 pages : map ; 24 cm.
- Baker exegetical commentary on the New Testament .
- Baker exegetical commentary on the New Testament. .
Introduction: Jesus ascends to the Father and gives a mission (1:1-11) The early church in Jerusalem (1:12-6:7) Persecution in Jerusalem moves the message to Judea and Samaria as a new witness emerges (6:8-9:31) The Gospel to the Gentiles and more persecution in Jerusalem (9:32-12:25) The mission from Antioch and the full incorporation of Gentiles (13:1-15:35) The second and third missionary journeys : expansion to Greece and consolidation amid opposition (15:36-21:16) The arrest : the message is defended and reaches Rome (21:17-28:31).
Respected New Testament scholar Darrell L. Bock provides a substantive yet highly accessible commentary on Acts in this latest addition to the acclaimed BECNT series. With extensive research and thoughtful chapter-by-chapter exegesis, Bock leads readers through all aspects of the book of Acts--sociological, historical, and theological. His work blends academic depth with readability, making it a useful tool for students, teachers, scholars, and pastors alike. A user-friendly design with shaded text and translations of the Greek text make this commentary engaging and easy to use. The result is a guide that clearly and meaningfully brings this important New Testament book to life for contemporary readers. https://www.amazon.com/Acts-Baker-Exegetical-Commentary-Testament/dp/0801026687/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1588794510&sr=1-1
Darrell L. Bock (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is research professor of New Testament studies at Dallas Theological Seminary. He is the author or editor of many books, including the two-volume commentary on Luke in the Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament series, Jesus according to Scripture, and Studying the Historical Jesus.