Acts
Darrell L. Bock.
- Grand Rapids, Mich. : Baker Academic, c2007.
- xx, 848 p. : map ; 24 cm.
- Baker exegetical commentary on the New Testament .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 761-781) and indexes.
Introduction: Jesus ascends to the Father and gives a mission (1:1-11) -- The early church in Jerusalem (1:12-6:7) -- Persecution in Jerusalem moves the message to Judea and Samaria as a new witness emerges (6:8-9:31) -- The Gospel to the Gentiles and more persecution in Jerusalem (9:32-12:25) -- The mission from Antioch and the full incorporation of Gentiles (13:1-15:35) -- The second and third missionary journeys : expansion to Greece and consolidation amid opposition (15:36-21:16) -- The arrest : the message is defended and reaches Rome (21:17-28:31).