Acts, Part One: Introduction and Chapters 1-12 - Hardcover

by Youngmo Cho (Author), Hyung Dae Park (Author)

This book is one of the many commentaries on the book of Acts. In other words, it does not deal with a unique topic but one that borders on banality, yet of utmost importance. Without doubt, it will suffice its role of moving one step closer to a complete understanding of the complex picture that Luke drew. This commentary has been written by two Asian scholars with different theological backgrounds and thus will provide an unprecedented perspective. This commentary pays attention to the historical background and to the narrative, theological, and rhetorical texture of the text in Acts. In particular, the periodical essays at the end of sections or chapters--""Fusing the Horizons""--reflect on what the text means for the new covenant community in terms of its theological message, application, and community and spiritual formation. This is one of the many notable characteristics of this commentary. Moreover, this is an approachable and readable commentary by anyone who is interested in Acts.

Author Biography

Youngmo Cho is Professor of New Testament at Asia LIFE University in South Korea. He is the author of Spirit and Kingdom in the Writings of Luke and Paul: An Attempt to Reconcile these Concepts (2005).



Hyung Dae Park is Assistant Professor of New Testament at Chongshin University and Chongshin Theological Seminary and Senior Pastor of Daehakchon Church in South Korea. He is the author of several books including Finding Herem?: A Study of Luke-Acts in the Light of Herem (2007).