The Book of Acts as Story A NarrativeCritical Study (Paperback)

David R. Bauer

ISBN 10: 0801098327 / ISBN 13: 9780801098321

Published by Baker Publishing Group, Ada, MI, 2021

About this Item

Paperback. A senior New Testament scholar and teacher helps students understand the historical, literary, and theological issues of the book of Acts and introduces key concepts in the field of narrative criticism. This volume captures the message of the book of Acts by taking seriously the book's essential character as a powerful story through which Luke communicates profound theological truth. While giving attention to historical background, its purpose is to lead readers through a close reading that yields fresh insights into passages throughout Acts. A senior New Testament scholar and teacher helps students understand the historical, literary, and theological issues of the book of Acts and introduces key concepts in the field of narrative criticism. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Book of Acts as Story A NarrativeCritical Study (Paperback)
• Publisher: Baker Publishing Group, Ada, MI
• Publication Date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0801098327
• ISBN 13: 9780801098321
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

A senior New Testament scholar and teacher helps students understand the historical, literary, and theological issues of the book of Acts and introduces key concepts in the field of narrative criticism. This volume captures the message of the book of Acts by taking seriously the book's essential character as a powerful story through which Luke communicates profound theological truth. While giving attention to historical background, its purpose is to lead readers through a close reading that yields fresh insights into passages throughout Acts.

About the Author

David R. Bauer (PhD, Union Theological Seminary, Virginia) is Ralph Waldo Beeson Professor of Inductive Biblical Studies and dean of the School of Biblical Interpretation and Proclamation at Asbury Theological Seminary, where he has taught for more than thirty-five years. He is the author or coauthor of several books, including Inductive Bible Study and An Annotated Guide to Biblical Resources for Ministry.