In the second volume of this four-volume commentary, Craig Keener continues his detailed exegesis of Acts, offering a wealth of fresh insights. The first two volumes cite more than 30,000 extrabiblical ancient references.  
  
"This is the most expansive treatment of Acts in modern scholarship. Keener offers the reader a sweeping tour of the relevant ancient material and modern scholarship on Acts. He takes Acts seriously as a work of ancient history; at the same time, he is aware of the literary and rhetorical dimensions of the text."  
\--__Gregory E. Sterling__, Yale Divinity School  
  
"Craig Keener, a master of primary and secondary sources, has crafted another meticulous commentary that is a joy to read. It is full of information that shows Keener's unusual industriousness and precision. Highly recommended."  
\--__James H. Charlesworth__, Princeton Theological Seminary  
  
"A magnificent achievement. This volume continues in the same vein as the first, with superbly detailed exegesis of the text as well as many helpful excursuses on more general topics of interest--with a wealth of material to back up all the claims made. Without any shadow of doubt, an indispensable reference work for all students of Acts and early Christianity."  
\--__Christopher Tuckett__, Pembroke College, University of Oxford  
  
"Craig Keener has proved himself to be one of the greatest living commentators on the New Testament. This second volume on Acts--packed with an incredible amount of contextual information as well as wisdom about the text itself--is bound to become a standard reference work for many years to come."  
\--__Ben Witherington III__, Asbury Theological Seminary; St. Andrews University, Scotland  
  
"This commentary is so thorough and comprehensive that it can truly be said to 'leave no stone unturned.' Keener has single-handedly wrought an encyclopedic work, the likes of which only whole teams of scholars have been able to produce in multivolume compendia. It therefore will be the first commentary to which scholars, students, and pastors will turn with any question on the text of Acts."  
\--__Seyoon Kim__, School of Theology, Fuller Theological Seminary  
  
"A tour de force. This commentary may be all that you will ever need on Acts. It is not only exhaustive in its historical detail, it is rich in inspiring interpretation."  
\--__David E. Garland__, George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor University

__Craig S. Keener__ (PhD, Duke University) the F. M. and Ada Thompson Professor of Biblical Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. He is the author of many books, including the bestseller The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament, Miracles: The Credibility of the New Testament Accounts, The Historical Jesus of the Gospels, Gift and Giver, and commentaries on Matthew, John, Romans, 1-2 Corinthians, and Revelation.

Highly respected New Testament scholar Craig Keener is known for his meticulous and comprehensive research. This commentary on Acts, his magnum opus, may be the largest and most thoroughly documented Acts commentary available. Useful not only for the study of Acts but also early Christianity, this work sets Acts in its first-century context.  
  
In this volume, the second of four, Keener continues his detailed exegesis of Acts, utilizing an unparalleled range of ancient sources and offering a wealth of fresh insights. This magisterial commentary will be an invaluable resource for New Testament professors and students, pastors, Acts scholars, and libraries.

This insightful commentary, the second of four volumes on Acts, utilizes an unparalleled range of ancient sources and features Keener's meticulous and comprehensive research.

Keener, Craig S.

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PART 2: APOSTOLIC LEADERSHIP IN JERUSALEM (3:1–5:42)

The Healing of the Paralytic and Its Aftermath (3:1–4:30)

Results of the Second Outpouring of the Spirit (4:31–5:16)

More Persecution (5:17–42)

PART 3: THE HELLENIST EXPANSION (6:1–9:31)

Hellenist Leaders (6:1–7)

Stephen (6:8–8:1a)

Philip Reaches beyond Judeans (8:1b–40)

Saul Becomes a New Witness (9:1–31)

PART 4: PETER’S MINISTRY BEYOND JERUSALEM (9:32–12:24)

Healings on the Coastal Plain (9:32–43)

A Roman Officer Accepted by the Church (10:1–11:18)

Antioch Reaches Gentiles and Helps Jerusalem (11:19–30)

Peter versus Herod (12:1–24)

PART 5: PAUL’S DIASPORA MISSIONS (12:25–19:41)

Paul and Barnabas in Cyprus and Phrygia (12:25–14:28)

Works Cited

Index of Select Subjects

Index of Authors and Select Names

Index of Scripture

Index of Other Ancient Sources

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