Society and Politics in the Acts of the Apostles
- Biblical Studies & Commentaries
- Publisher: Wipf and Stock
- Published: 2015
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Publisher's Description
Following his seminal analysis of Luke, Jesus, Politics and Society: A Study of Luke's Gospel, Richard J. Cassidy explicates the startling social and political contents of the Acts of the Apostles. Treating themes of fundamental importance to the life of the church today, Society and Politics in the Acts of the Apostles will be required reading for any serious student of the New Testament.
Endorsements (7)
“Of special interest is the discussion of Paul's relation to the Roman Empire . . . There was an element in [Paul's] preaching and activity that did present a threat to Roman society.”
“Father Cassidy offers a masterly analysis of Acts in beautifully intelligible language. It culminates in the refusal to accept either of two popular characterizations of the book.”
“This work completes with distinction the previous work of Cassidy on Luke . . . [It] should receive the attention of both interpreters of Acts and historians of Christianity's origins.”
“Its comprehensive survey of the data and its judicious assessment of scholarly opinion make this a timely contribution to one of the burning issues of Lukan research.”
“This well-written book exemplifies interdisciplinary scholarship and represents a provocative challenge for those who seek to understand the message and the implications of Christianity today.”
“Adds a new dimension to the purpose of Acts by suggesting that Luke wanted to show Christians how to live in the Roman Empire and specifically to give them examples of how to cope with being tried before political officials.”
“'A challenging work in which Cassidy presents the Church in Acts as 'a community committed to an uncompromising testimony to Christ.'”
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