The Book of Acts: The Background of Acts

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Introduction
Authorship
Gospel of Luke
Explicit
Implicit

Early Church
Manuscripts
Early Church Leaders

New Testament
Anonymous Author
Luke

Historical Setting
Date
After A.D. 70
Before A.D. 70

Original Audience
Theophilus
Broader Audience
Social Context
Roman Empire

Jews

Theological Background
Old Testament
History

Israel

Kingdom of God
Jewish Theology
John the Baptist

Christian Theology
Gospel of Luke

Jesus
Apostles

Conclusion