Acts: An Exegetical Commentary: Volume 3 : 15:1-23:35

Highly respected New Testament scholar Craig Keener is known for his meticulous and comprehensive research. This commentary on Acts, his magnum opus, may be the largest and most thoroughly documented Acts commentary available. Useful not only for the study of Acts but also early Christianity, this work sets Acts in its first-century context. In this volume, the third of four, Keener continues his detailed exegesis of Acts, utilizing an unparalleled range of ancient sources and offering a wealth of fresh insights. This magisterial commentary will be an invaluable resource for New Testament professors and students, pastors, Acts scholars, and libraries. Contents Abbreviations Part 5: Paul’s Diaspora Missions (12:25–19:41) (continued) Ratifying the Gentile Mission (15:1–35) Excursus: Circumcision Paul and Companions in Asia and Achaia (15:36–19:41) Excursus: Dreams Excursus: Acts and First-Person Usage in Some Ancient Historians Excursus: Purple Excursus: Patrons, Clients, and Reciprocity Excursus: Hospitality Excursus: Pythoness Spirits Excursus: Demons and Spirit Possession Excursus: Ancient Anti-Judaism Excursus: Suicide in Antiquity Excursus: Epicureans Excursus: Stoicism Excursus: Baths in Greco-Roman Antiquity Part 6: To Rome via Jerusalem (20:1–28:31) Journey to Jerusalem (20:1–21:16) Excursus: Acts and the Pastorals Excursus: Prophetesses Excursus: Why Mention Their Virginity? Dangers in Jerusalem (21:17–23:35) Excursus: Hostility to Paul’s Temple Theology? Excursus: The Defense Speeches of Acts 22–26, Especially 22:2–21 "Highly respected New Testament scholar Craig Keener is known for his meticulous and comprehensive research. This commentary on Acts, his magnum opus, may be the largest and most thoroughly documented Acts commentary available. Useful not only for the study of Acts but also early Christianity, this work sets Acts in its first-century context. In this volume, the first of four, Keener introduces the book of Acts, particularly historical questions related to it, and provides detailed exegesis of its opening chapters. He utilizes an unparalleled range of ancient sources and offers a wealth of fresh insights. This magisterial commentary will be a valuable resource for New Testament professors and students, pastors, Acts scholars, and libraries"--Publisher description "Known for his meticulous and comprehensive research, New Testament scholar Craig Keener presents his magnum opus in this four-volume magisterial set, Acts: An Exegetical Commentary. Drawing on an unparalleled range of ancient extrabiblical sources, Keener's extensively documented and insightful exegesis paves the way for fully understanding Acts in its first-century context. The four-volume set is an invaluable resource for New Testament professors and students, pastors, Acts scholars, and libraries."-- Provided by publisher This insightful commentary, the third of four volumes on Acts, utilizes an unparalleled range of ancient sources and features the meticulous and comprehensive research of Craig Keener.