Author Description

For Almost 300 Years, The Dominant Trend In New Testament Interpretation Has Been To Read The Acts Of The Apostles As A Document That Argues For The Political Possibility Of Harmonious Co-existence Between 'rome' And The Early Christian Movement. Kavin Rowe Argues That The Time Is Long Overdue For A Sophisticated, Critically Constructive Reappraisal. A Brilliant Piece Of Work By A Young Scholar Of Considerable Promise. --first Things This Well-written, Well-argued Book Is A Must Read For New Testament Scholars. -- Review Of Biblical Literature This Sophisticated Argument Offers A Comprehensive Vision Of Acts And Deserves A Wide Readership. -- Religious Studies Review There Is So Much Happening In These Pages That A Slow And Careful Read Will Provoke Sustained Thoughts On A Variety Of Subjects Of Ecclesial Interest Ranging From Christianity And Culture To Issues Of Tolerance And Political Theology. -- Themelios