To understand the books of the New Testament, it is essential that the reader be made aware of the social, cultural, and historical contexts in which each of them was produced. The importance of these features is nowhere more evident than in an analysis of the Acts of the Apostles. Following a survey of scholarly literature on Acts, this commentary seeks to sensitize the reader to awareness of what is written in the text as well as the assumptions that lie behind it. The central issue of defining the people of God is addressed throughout. Persons, places, concepts, and historical features mentioned in Acts are treated in a series of Excurses and in extended notes--such as the Roman mode of government and justice, the regions and cities visited by the apostles, and the modes of community identity that Acts seeks to redefine. This commentary aims to help the reader trace the line of argument in Acts as a whole, to become aware of the issues that are explicit and implicit in Acts, and to do so by increasing insight into the details of the content and the assumptions that underlie it. In this way, it is hoped that the commentary will set Acts in context. Howard Clark Kee is Professor Emeritus, Boston University, and the author of many scholarly books and articles. He is, with J. Andrew Overman, editor of Trinity’s New Testament in Context (NTC) series.
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"To Every Nation Under Heaven puts exceptional biblical scholarship directly to the service of the non-specialist general reader, as well as the seminary students and clergy. Highly recommended."--Midwest Book Review (Midwest Book Review, The )
"Veteran biblical scholar Howard Clark Kee turns his superb scholarship and eloquent pen to the Acts of the Apostles in this excellent commentary. His introduction surveys current scholarship on Acts and, most importantly, lays out various ways in which ‘history’ can be understood. The commentary that follows is clear and informative, keeping an eye on both the literary composition and theological message of Luke’s work." --The Bible Today, July 1998 (Bible Today, The )
"...useful in terms of exegeting sections of the Acts' text...because of Kee's theological credentials and reputation, readers may count on this commentary being first rate." --Rev. David Neil Mosser, Sr., reviewing for The Clergy Journal, July 1999 (The Reverend David Neil Mosser Sr Clergy Journal )
"...a significant contribution to the teaching and preaching of Acts. This engaging commentary both transports the reader into the world of the early church and raises critical questions surrounding the study of Acts. I would use the book as a required text in a seminary level course on Acts, and I highly recommended to pastors..." -- Bonnie Thurston, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, reviewing for Interpretation, January 1999 (Bonnie Thurston, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary Interpretation )
"...is a very substantial and helpful study of Acts which really does accomplish the series' aims of presenting fresh social data that aid the interpretation of the text... We may be grateful that a senior scholar of the caliber of Kee has provided us with a tool like this which should serve well for a considerable period of time to introduce various audiences to new ways to read the book of acts." -- Ben Witherington, III, reviewing for Review of Biblical Literature, May 1999 (Ben Witherington, III Review Of Biblical Literature )
"All told, this is an informative and thought-provoking volume, which reflects serious research. I enthusiastically recommend it for pastors, college and seminary professors, and even the thoughtful lay reader."-- Bertram L. Melbourne, reviewing for Seminary Studies 38, Spring 2000 (Bertram L. Melbourne Seminary Studies 38 )
"...useful in terms of exegeting sections of the Acts' text...because of Kee's theological credentials and reputation, readers may count on this commentary being first rate." --Rev. David Neil Mosser, Sr., reviewing for The Clergy Journal, July 1999 (, Clergy Journal )
"...a significant contribution to the teaching and preaching of Acts. This engaging commentary both transports the reader into the world of the early church and raises critical questions surrounding the study of Acts. I would use the book as a required text in a seminary level course on Acts, and I highly recommended to pastors..." -- Bonnie Thurston, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, reviewing for Interpretation, January 1999 (, Interpretation )
"...is a very substantial and helpful study of Acts which really does accomplish the series' aims of presenting fresh social data that aid the interpretation of the text... We may be grateful that a senior scholar of the caliber of Kee has provided us with a tool like this which should serve well for a considerable period of time to introduce various audiences to new ways to read the book of acts." -- Ben Witherington, III, reviewing for Review of Biblical Literature, May 1999 (, Review Of Biblical Literature )
"All told, this is an informative and thought-provoking volume, which reflects serious research. I enthusiastically recommend it for pastors, college and seminary professors, and even the thoughtful lay reader."-- Bertram L. Melbourne, reviewing for Seminary Studies 38, Spring 2000 (, Seminary Studies 38 )
"Veteran biblical scholar Howard Clark Kee turns his superb scholarship and eloquent pen to the Acts of the Apostles in this excellent commentary. His introduction surveys current scholarship on Acts and, most importantly, lays out various ways in which ‘history’ can be understood. The commentary that follows is clear and informative, keeping an eye on both the literary composition and theological message of Luke’s work." --The Bible Today, July 1998 (Bible Today, The )
"...useful in terms of exegeting sections of the Acts' text...because of Kee's theological credentials and reputation, readers may count on this commentary being first rate." --Rev. David Neil Mosser, Sr., reviewing for The Clergy Journal, July 1999 (The Reverend David Neil Mosser Sr Clergy Journal )
"...a significant contribution to the teaching and preaching of Acts. This engaging commentary both transports the reader into the world of the early church and raises critical questions surrounding the study of Acts. I would use the book as a required text in a seminary level course on Acts, and I highly recommended to pastors..." -- Bonnie Thurston, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, reviewing for Interpretation, January 1999 (Bonnie Thurston, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary Interpretation )
"...is a very substantial and helpful study of Acts which really does accomplish the series' aims of presenting fresh social data that aid the interpretation of the text... We may be grateful that a senior scholar of the caliber of Kee has provided us with a tool like this which should serve well for a considerable period of time to introduce various audiences to new ways to read the book of acts." -- Ben Witherington, III, reviewing for Review of Biblical Literature, May 1999 (Ben Witherington, III Review Of Biblical Literature )
"All told, this is an informative and thought-provoking volume, which reflects serious research. I enthusiastically recommend it for pastors, college and seminary professors, and even the thoughtful lay reader."-- Bertram L. Melbourne, reviewing for Seminary Studies 38, Spring 2000 (Bertram L. Melbourne Seminary Studies 38 )
"...useful in terms of exegeting sections of the Acts' text...because of Kee's theological credentials and reputation, readers may count on this commentary being first rate." --Rev. David Neil Mosser, Sr., reviewing for The Clergy Journal, July 1999 (, Clergy Journal )
"...a significant contribution to the teaching and preaching of Acts. This engaging commentary both transports the reader into the world of the early church and raises critical questions surrounding the study of Acts. I would use the book as a required text in a seminary level course on Acts, and I highly recommended to pastors..." -- Bonnie Thurston, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, reviewing for Interpretation, January 1999 (, Interpretation )
"...is a very substantial and helpful study of Acts which really does accomplish the series' aims of presenting fresh social data that aid the interpretation of the text... We may be grateful that a senior scholar of the caliber of Kee has provided us with a tool like this which should serve well for a considerable period of time to introduce various audiences to new ways to read the book of acts." -- Ben Witherington, III, reviewing for Review of Biblical Literature, May 1999 (, Review Of Biblical Literature )
"All told, this is an informative and thought-provoking volume, which reflects serious research. I enthusiastically recommend it for pastors, college and seminary professors, and even the thoughtful lay reader."-- Bertram L. Melbourne, reviewing for Seminary Studies 38, Spring 2000 (, Seminary Studies 38 )
About the Author
Howard Clark Kee is Professor of Religion Emeritus of Graduate Studies and Religion at Boston University and is now Visiting Scholar at the University of Pennsylvania. He is author of several acclaimed books including Understanding the New Testament, The Cambridge Companion to the Bible, Miracles in the Early Christian World, and Jesus in History.
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