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Challenge of Acts, The : Rediscovering What the Church Was and Is
Outline : The Acts of the Apostle is a substantial book, sitting right in the middle of the New Testament, looking back to the four Gospels and on to the mission of the early church. It provides a framework for our understanding of the letters; but it does more than that. It offers a sophisticated and nuanced view of what it means to think of the gospel of Jesus, Israel's Messiah, going out into the world over which Israel's Messiah claims the states of Lord. This meant confronting the wider culture of the Greek and Roman world, as well as the culture of the Jewish world. All of this is to be found in Acts, providing much food for thought as we ourselves face new questions about gospel and culture in our own day. N.T. Wright's section-by-section over-view of Acts offers an exhilarating crash course for anyone who wants to gain a firmer grip on the original narrative, its relationship to Paul's letters, and its enduring relevance for today. It is a must-read for all who have enjoyed his bestselling books on Jesus and the Gospels and who want to join him on the next stage of the journey.
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