The Acts of the Apostles Through the Centuries
Charting the theological and cultural potency of Acts across Christian history, this scholarly work reveals the extensive influence of the New Testament book in religion, art, literature, and politics. It uncovers Acts' impact on key turning points in the Christian church, traces its artistic and cultural heritage, analyzes its political significance in the church's external relations, and provides detailed commentary on its exegesis throughout the centuries.
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Charting the theological and cultural importance of Acts throughout Christian history, this scholarly work explores the extensive influence of this New Testament book on religion, art, literature, and politics.
- Shows how Acts influenced key moments in the history of the Christian church
- Traces the diverse artistic and cultural heritage inspired by Acts, including music and literature
- Examines the political significance of Acts as a reference point for the church's external relations
- Offers detailed commentary on the interpretation of Acts throughout the centuries
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Brand: Wiley-Blackwell
Publisher Date: 06/10/2020
Author: Heidi J. Hornik & Mikeal C. Parsons
UPC: 9781119304067
