He has written many books, including the social world of jesus and the gospels, and the social gospel of jesus. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The book of acts new international commentary on the new testament kindle edition by bruce, f. Bruce has been adapted from the excellent bibliography in f. The book of the acts the new international commentary on the. As there was little money to spare, his scholastic achievments were remarkable. He was born in elgin, morayshire and was educated at the university of aberdeen, cambridge university and the university of vienna. Read acts commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible concise. In 1988, being faithful to the description new in the series title, f. The unity of the spirit felt by the first christians when the. Bruce also wrote a larger 580 pages and more scholarly commentary on acts as part of the new international commentary on. The book of the acts new international commentary on the. Comprehensive and accessible, the new international commentary on the new testament is one of the most highly regarded resources of current scholarship. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of acts new international commentary on the new testament.
New international commentary on the new testament nicnt 9780802825056 by f. Lukes specific introduction of the spirit here may be related. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. The original acts volume was first published in 1954. Several of the really good things from that resurgence, as well as some of the notsogood things, go back to him. Bruce also wrote a larger 580 pages and more scholarly commentary on acts as part of the new international commentary on the new testament nicnt series. Bruce has two commentaries on acts and the contribution to the nicnt series is regarded as the stronger of the two. Bruces the book of acts, a larger commentary, has been called one of the best commentaries on this book of scripture.
The next step is to enter your payment information. Frederick fyvie bruce fba was a biblical scholar who supported the historical reliability of the new testament. It was when the day of pentecost was fully come, in which there seems to be a reference to the manner of the expression in the institution of this feast, where it is said lev. Bruces revised study on the book of acts is a contribution to the new international commentary on the new testament. Bruce s acts has a very brief introductory section, consisting of approximately 12 pages. Acts is a pivotal book in the new testament, says bruce, for it provided the sequel to the gospels and the background to. Acts is the second book in the history that luke wrote. But it is more likely that theophilus was a real person. Personal repentance and new life through baptism must lead to a committed group of believers who share their property and wealth, and take care of each other. Emeritus professor in the university of manchester the study of the acts of the apostles shows no signs of slackening. Malina is professor of new testament at creighton university, omaha, nebraska. Under the general editorship of three outstanding new testament scholars first ned stonehouse westminster theological seminary, philadelphia, then f.
The inspired historian begins his narrative of the acts of the apostles, i. A history of the criticism of the acts of the apostles. The book of the acts frederick fyvie bruce snippet view 1988. Book of acts new international commentary on the new.
Frederick fyvie bruce fba 12 october 1910 11 september 1990, usually cited as f. Despite the brevity, bruce does a good job of covering one of the most crucial background issues in relation to acts, namely, the time of the writing of the book. This bulletin has in recent years carried a lecture on thepaulinism of. Bruce, was a british biblical scholar who supported the historical reliability of the new testament. This was the first book by f f bruce that i had read, and having finished it and decided to study the letter to the hebrews, i immediately sought out bruce s commentary on that text. F download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Bruce undertook a chapterbychapter revision and expansion of his book.
See all of our coronavirus resources here toggle navigation. Study the bible online using commentary on acts and more. Last year i used ff bruces commentary on john and thought it was incredible. His commentary on the greek text of the acts of the apostles 1951 is generally recognized as the first important work in what has since become a contemporary renaissance of evangelical theological research. Bruce rylands professor of biblical criticism and exegesis, university of manchester, england introduces this exellcent commentary on the book of acts with a fitting discussion on the canonicity of the new testament, aptly noting that marcions canon did not compel them to create the canon of holy scripture which has ever since, with minor variations, been accepted by the church. Commentary on the book of acts bible study notes and comments by david e.
The book of the acts new international commentary on the new testament bruce, f. A great resource for anyone who teaches or preaches on the book of acts. Bruce, author of the book of the acts, on librarything. New international commentary on the new testament nicnt. Winner of the gold medallion award from the evangelical christian publishers association ecpa, the new international bible commentary, with f. Evangelical historians have chronicled the evangelical resurgence in biblical studies during the twentieth century, and in that history f. It reflects both professor bruces careful study of acts as well as his passion for proclaiming the. Eerdmans is proud to publish many books that have remained in print for decades true classics that have stood the test of time. Not surprised it was the result of 30 years of studying the gospel of john.
Fee regent college, vancouver, british columbia the nicnt series has continued to develop over the years. The book of acts new international commentary on the new. Youre already logged in with your bible gateway account. Bruce s revised study on the book of acts is a contribution to the new international commentary on the new testament.
For a comprehensive study of the history of criticism of the book of acts see w. Bruce, was rylands professor of biblical criticism and exegesis at the university of manchester. Read acts commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Acts commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Bruce offers a concise, verse by verse commentary on the book of acts. It reflects both his deepened understanding from years of further study, and. The book of the acts new international commentary on the new testament f.
In order to keep the commentary new and conversant with contemporary scholarship, the nicnt volumes have been and will be revised or replaced as necessary. The philological and historical material here presented provides a solid foundation for further exegesis of the text of acts. The figure of frederick fyvie bruce born 1910 towers like a giant over the field of contemporary biblical scholarship. Acts commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.
Buy book of acts new international commentary on the new testament 2nd revised edition by f. God for revealing to babes things that were concealed from the wise. While based on a thorough study of the greek text, the commentary introductions and expositions contain a minimum of greek references. Bruces volume on the book of acts in the nicnt series has stood for more than 50 years as a standard commentary on acts.
New international bible commentary, based on the niv. Devoted as it is to an inductive study of the linguistic, textual, and historical aspects of the greek text, bruces acts of the apostles is a firstrate firstlevel commentary. Some of the commentaries in the nicnt series have a much more extensive introductory section. This book is a shorter and more popular commentary on acts. Prepared by some of the worlds leading scholars, the series provides an exposition of the new testament books that is thorough and fully abreast of modern scholarship yet faithful to the scriptures as the infallible word of god. Yes, ff bruce was brethren and in the uk that generally means that you are arminian. He is also coauthor of socialscience commentary on the gospel of john and social science commentary on the book of revelation. Bruce was the eldest of 7 children of a full time christian worker, mr peter bruce.
Not only that, but it is regarded as one of the very best works on the book. With a reference to, and a brief recapitulation of, his gospel, or history of the life of christ, inscribing this, as he had done that, to his friend theophilus, ver. This commentary will be pitched at the right level for a wide range of people who wish to study the book of acts. Acts and the pauline epistles from the acts of the apostles 1952 by f. The book of acts volume 5 of the new international commentary on the new testament, frederick fyvie bruce. About the new international commentary on the new testament faithful criticism characterizes volumes in the new international commentary on the new testament nicnt, and is widely recognized by pastors, students, and scholars alike for its attention to the text of scripture, its currency with contemporary scholarship, and its service to the global church. He won a scholarship to elgin acadamyat the age of 11, at the age of 18 he went to aberdeen university as an undergraduate. Ff bruce is recognised as a very good bible expositor so i knew what i was buying. This commentary has been through advanced checking. The english text with introduction, exposition, and notes. Perhaps luke was using it to mean any christian reader. This statement reflects the underlying purpose of the new international commentary on the new testament. Starting your free trial of bible gateway plus is easy. Bruce university of manchester, england, and now gordon d.
Written as part of scripture unions bible study commentary series, which encourages regular, systematic personal bible reading, this commentary is also designed as a resource manual for group study. Bible commentary on the book of acts, chapter 2, by dr. Socialscience commentary on the book of acts logos. Bruce rylands professor of biblical criticism and exegesis, university of manchester, england introduces this exellcent commentary on the book of acts. Bruce as its general editor, is a fitting successor to the new laymans commentary. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy.
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