NT216 Introductory Issues in Acts

Duration: 1h 50m

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Dr. Craig Keener, award-winning scholar and author of one of the largest and most thoroughly documented Acts commentaries available, provides students with an introduction to the book of Acts which focuses on such fundamentals as genre and historical context. He also explores key themes including mission, ethnic reconciliation, and evangelism, and discusses the Spirit’s power to bring these about.

NT216 Introductory Issues in Acts

Introductory Issues in Acts

Introducing the Course and Speaker

Authorship of Acts

Dating of Acts

Genre of Acts

Historiography in Acts

Novels and History

Luke’s Historical Method

Correspondence with External History

History in Acts and in Paul’s Letters

Historical Accuracy of the Speeches in Acts

Miracles and Worldview

Miracles and Christianity: Part 1

Miracles and Christianity: Part 2

Relation between Luke and Acts

Conclusion

Appendix: Screencasts

Searching for the “We Narratives” in the Book of Acts

Examining Historical Details from Acts Corroborated in Pauline Epistles

Investigating Parallels between Luke and Acts