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Acts of the Apostles
Acts of the Apostles
======================The Acts of the Apostles is a book of the New Testament that tells of events occurring after the Gospels. It forms the second part of the "Lucan double work" and is traditionally believed to have been written by Luke, the author of the third Gospel.
Authorship and Composition
-----------------------------The Acts begins with a description of the Ascension, which ends the Gospel of Luke, emphasizing the unity of composition. The opening phrase of Acts reads: "I wrote the first book to you, Theophilus..." This suggests that the author is continuing the narrative from the Gospel of Luke.
Content and Structure
-------------------------The Acts tells about the descent of the Holy Spirit on the apostles and the spread of the Christian Church through them. It describes in particular the deeds and miracles of the holy Apostles Peter and Paul. The book has the character of a historical chronicle, making it unique among New Testament books.
Geography and Characters
---------------------------The Acts is notable for its wide geography of action, spanning from Jerusalem to Rome, and its large number of actors, including various apostles, prophets, and other figures. This broad scope sets it apart from other New Testament books.
Significance and Place in the Bible
--------------------------------------The Acts of the Apostles is the fifth book of the New Testament and forms a crucial part of Christian scripture. It provides a historical account of the early Christian Church and its spread throughout the ancient world.
External Links
-------------------* [Greek text](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acts_of_the_Apostles#Greek_text)
* [Latin text](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acts_of_the_Apostles#Latin_text)