Acts of the Apostles (Sacra Pagina) Book

This commentary treats Luke-Acts as an apologetic history. It takes with equal seriousness both Luke s literary artistry and his historical interests, fitting his methods comfortably within the ancient standards of historiography. This perspective illustrates in particular that Luke s historical narrative serves a definite religious intent. Tracing that intent through the specific contours of Luke s story is the special contribution of this commentary. A scholarly work, the Sacra Pagina series presents fresh translations and modern expositions of all the books of the New Testament. Written by an international team of Catholic biblical scholars, it is intended for biblical professionals, graduate students, theologians, clergy, and religious educators. The volumes present basic introductory information and close exposition, with each author adopting a specific methodology while maintaining a focus on the issues raised by the New Testament compositions themselves. Author: Luke Timothy Johnson Editor: Daniel J. Harrington, SJ Format: Hardcover, 568 pages Publisher: Michael Glazier, Inc. ISBN: 9780814658079Read More