Witness to the Gospel: The Theology of Acts
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Overview
A distinguished group of scholars here provides a comprehensive survey of the theology of the early church as it is presented by the author of Acts. These 25 essays, designed to show the current state of scholarship in ways accessible to students of the New Testament, discuss the main themes in the theology of Acts: God’s plan of salvation, the call of God and the spreading of the Word, the renewing work of the Holy Spirit, the relationship of Jews and Gentiles in the church, and more.
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Take your study further with Preaching the Word: Acts: The Church Afire.
- Offers 25 essays by distinguished scholars on the early church
- Explores the theology of Acts of the Apostles
- Presents a variety of perspectives
Top Highlights
“The phrase takes in the whole of the inhabited world, denoting the ultimate limits of civilisation” (Page 218)
“the plan of God-functions as the foundational theological motif for the complete work” (Page 23)
“The universality and progress of the word is established on the basis of the unity of the people of God. Following Acts 15 only geographical boundaries need to be crossed.” (Page 227)
“Peter thus draws on the wording of Joel’s prophecy not merely for the basis of the universality spoken of, but, consequently, for the very nature of the promised gift itself.” (Page 334)
“So the question arises: Is the time between marked only by expectation or does it have its own significance in salvation-history?” (Page 67)
Although the literature base for Luke-Acts studies has grown impressively during the last decade, this volume surely merits careful consideration for its unique goal and composition. . . . For serious readers of Acts this book will prove helpful in identifying thematic streams running through the narrative and in developing an understanding of how various approaches to creating a theology of the Book of Acts lead to differing, yet complementary, conclusions.
—Bibliotheca Sacra
A very valuable work. There is a wealth of insightful theological material here. It will be very enriching to anyone pursuing the study of Acts.
—Calvin Theological Journal
This book provides us with valuable examinations of numerous themes in Acts.
—Religious Studies Review
The book makes an important contribution to the specialist study of Acts at the same time as providing a foundation teaching tool.
—Journal of Theological Studies
- Title: Witness to the Gospel: The Theology of Acts
- Authors: I. Howard Marshall, David G. Peterson
- Publisher: Eerdmans
- Print Publication Date: 1998
- Logos Release Date: 2015
- Pages: 626
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Bible. N.T. Acts › Theology
- ISBNs: 9780802844354, 0802844359
- Resource ID: LLS:WITNESSGOSPEL
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-30T03:50:54Z
I. Howard Marshall is professor emeritus of New Testament exegesis and honorary research professor at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland. His many books include New Testament Theology: Many Witnesses, One Gospel and Beyond the Bible: Moving from Scripture to Theology.
