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The Book of Acts in Its Palestinian Setting (The Book of Acts in Its First Century Setting) Paperback – July 24, 1995

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The Book of Acts in Its Palestinian Setting is devoted to a series of studies of those parts of the narrative of Acts that are specifically set in Palestine. The geographical, political, cultural, social, and religious aspects of first-century Jewish Palestine are all explored in order to throw light on Luke's account of the Palestinian origins of early Christianity . There are fresh assessments of the historical significance of key features, persons, and events in Luke's narrative.
 
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William Horbury
"This fine collectivework interprets Acts in the setting of ancient Judaea, Samaria, and Galilee. Its chapters range from studies of archaeology, inscriptions, geography, and culture to reviews of historical questions concerning the Jerusalem church and its organization and worship, and the relation of Christians to the Roman administration and the Jewish community. Ancient historians and specialists in Jewish studies collaborate with New Testament scholars to offer a wealth of information and many fresh approaches and insights. Their contributions form a handbook of high quality and interest that will be valued for a long time."

Abraham J. Malherbe
"Expect from this series an avoidance of oversimplification, engagement with current scholarship, independence of judgment, and superb knowledge of the world of ancient Christianity."

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William Horbury
"This fine collection work interprets Acts in the setting of ancient Judaea, Samaria, and Galilee. Its chapters range from studies of archaeology, inscriptions, geography, and culture to reviews of historical questions concerning the Jerusalem church and its organization and worship, and the relation of Christians to the Roman administration and the Jewish community. Ancient historians and specialists in Jewish studies collaborate with New Testament scholars to offer a wealth of information and many fresh approaches and insights. Their contributions form a handbook of high quality and interest that will be valued for a long time."

Abraham J. Malherbe
"Expect from this series an avoidance of oversimplification, engagement with current scholarship, independence of judgment, and superb knowledge of the world of ancient Christianity."

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. (July 24, 1995)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 540 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0802847897
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0802847898
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.75 x 1.5 x 8.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Michael McDuffie
5.0 out of 5 stars Great study material
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I’m a pastor , great inside information
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Brian J. Fegely
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent collection of critical historical points in the Acts of the Apostles.
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Although one of a series of scholarly collections addressing various critical parts of the Book of Acts of the Christian canon, the work stands on its own, and can serve as a quick reference. The collected essays are big on historical geography, leaving Saul/Paul for another volume. I missed more treatment of Rome, but there is another entire volume for that.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Some of the most famous biblical scholars (Martin Hengel, Richard Bauckham, etc.) in an essay collection
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Riesner notes that "In Qumran the biggest room where the congregation took its meals seems to have served....as a synagogue and on the western wall, which faced Jerusalem, there was a raised platform (p 191) .

Fiensy investigates the composition of the Jerusalem church. Before the war, the priestly families were quite wealthy, especially the High priest. The Levites, the priestly caste, were not all as prosperous/ "Apparently Levites....found employment as scribes" (p 221). Certain classes were scorned, among them "prostitutes, dung collectors, donkey drivers, gamblers, sailors, tanners, peddlers, herdsmen and usurers...a bastard could not even ... marry" a Jew. (p 223) .

Falk notes the many references to prayer in Luke. In Acts, there is a mention of praying at the 'third hour'. "Philo, Josephus, the New Testament and even Rabbinic literature are unanimous in focusing on the reading and study of Scripture as the primary activity of synagogues prior to AD 70" (p 277).. Synagogues were mentioned as places of prayer far more than the Temple.

Bauckham essay tackles James and the Jerusalem church, a thorny issue. Ever since Baur, many scholars have 'seen' clear evidence of Hellenists and Hebrews opposing groups. Luke portrays the early Christians' perspective as being centered in Jerusalem. "The apostles constitute the leadership...in Jerusalem" (p 427). Peter is clearly the leader. "Up to chapter 11, it is unquestionably Peter who is pre-eminent among the leaders...and Luke's first reference to James is designed to suggest that James; rise to eminence coincided with Peter's relinquishing of permanent leadership in Jerusalem" (p 432).

Martin Hengel "reminds us of the literary productivity of Jerusalem: 'Between the Maccabaean period and its destruction the extent of its literary production was greater than the Jews in Alexandria'" (p 7)
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