New international bible commentary, based on the niv. It reflects both professor bruces careful study of acts as well as his passion for proclaiming the. Several of the really good things from that resurgence, as well as some of the notsogood things, go back to him. Widely held as a classic, this volume shows bruce at his absolute best. New international commentary on the new testament nicnt 9780802825056 by f. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Bruce s revised study on the book of acts is a contribution to the new international commentary on the new testament. The philological and historical material here presented provides a solid foundation for further exegesis of the text of acts. The english text with introduction, exposition, and notes.
New international commentary on the new testament nicnt. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of acts new international commentary on the new testament. 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. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. He has written many books, including the social world of jesus and the gospels, and the social gospel of jesus.
Acts commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Bruce also wrote a larger 580 pages and more scholarly commentary on acts as part of the new international commentary on. Bruce s acts has a very brief introductory section, consisting of approximately 12 pages. Bible commentary on the book of acts, chapter 2, by dr. Under the general editorship of three outstanding new testament scholars first ned stonehouse westminster theological seminary, philadelphia, then f.
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. The book of acts new international commentary on the new. 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. The zondervan bible commentary takes its awardwinning predecessor, the new international bible commentary, and weaves in rich, fullcolor images and other new features to make it the finest onevolume commentary of its kind. The book of the acts new international commentary on the. 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.
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. Acts and the pauline epistles from the acts of the apostles 1952 by f. In 1988, being faithful to the description new in the series title, f. But it is more likely that theophilus was a real person. The next step is to enter your payment information. Yes, ff bruce was brethren and in the uk that generally means that you are arminian. Acts commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Acts is a pivotal book in the new testament, says bruce, for it provided the sequel to the gospels and the background to the apostolic letters. Perhaps luke was using it to mean any christian reader. This commentary will be pitched at the right level for a wide range of people who wish to study the book of acts. 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. Frederick fyvie bruce fba 12 october 1910 11 september 1990, usually cited as f. 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. A great resource for anyone who teaches or preaches on the book of acts.
Lukes specific introduction of the spirit here may be related. Bruce, was rylands professor of biblical criticism and exegesis at the university of manchester. The book of the acts the new international commentary on the. Bruces the book of acts, a larger commentary, has been called one of the best commentaries on this book of scripture. See all of our coronavirus resources here toggle navigation. The move from the revised standard version rsv to the new international version niv will make this already accessible commentary even more so. 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 commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Bruce rylands professor of biblical criticism and exegesis, university of manchester, england introduces this exellcent commentary on the book of acts.
Frederick fyvie bruce fba was a biblical scholar who supported the historical reliability of the new testament. Bruce, author of the book of the acts, on librarything. Bruce, was a british biblical scholar who supported the historical reliability of the new testament. Read acts commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible concise.
Winner of the gold medallion award from the evangelical christian publishers association ecpa, the new international bible commentary, with f. Malina is professor of new testament at creighton university, omaha, nebraska. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A couple of commentators on the commentaries point out that bruce is especially strong on the historical aspect of acts. Fee regent college, vancouver, british columbia the nicnt series has continued to develop over the years. Socialscience commentary on the book of acts logos. This statement reflects the underlying purpose of the new international commentary on the new testament. Emeritus professor in the university of manchester the study of the acts of the apostles shows no signs of slackening. Evangelical historians have chronicled the evangelical resurgence in biblical studies during the twentieth century, and in that history f. This commentary has been through advanced checking.
Bruce has two commentaries on acts and the contribution to the nicnt series is regarded as the stronger of the two. 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. Book of acts new international commentary on the new. Comprehensive and accessible, the new international commentary on the new testament is one of the most highly regarded resources of current scholarship. The inspired historian begins his narrative of the acts of the apostles, i. Bruce university of manchester, england, and now gordon d. A history of the criticism of the acts of the apostles. God for revealing to babes things that were concealed from the wise. 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.
The book of acts new international commentary on the new testament kindle edition by bruce, f. Last year i used ff bruces commentary on john and thought it was incredible. Buy book of acts new international commentary on the new testament 2nd revised edition by f. Ff bruce is recognised as a very good bible expositor so i knew what i was buying. 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. 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. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. The book of acts volume 5 of the new international commentary on the new testament, frederick fyvie bruce. Bruce as its general editor, is a fitting successor to the new laymans commentary. Some of the commentaries in the nicnt series have a much more extensive introductory section.
Acts is the second book in the history that luke wrote. This book is a shorter and more popular commentary on acts. Bruces revised study on the book of acts is a contribution to the new international commentary on the new testament. Eerdmans is proud to publish many books that have remained in print for decades true classics that have stood the test of time. Not only that, but it is regarded as one of the very best works on the book. Commentary on the book of acts bible study notes and comments by david e. Bruce offers a concise, verse by verse commentary on the book of acts. The figure of frederick fyvie bruce born 1910 towers like a giant over the field of contemporary biblical scholarship. He won a scholarship to elgin acadamyat the age of 11, at the age of 18 he went to aberdeen university as an undergraduate.
Bruces volume on the book of acts in the nicnt series has stood for more than 50 years as a standard commentary on acts. Youre already logged in with your bible gateway account. The original acts volume was first published in 1954. It reflects both his deepened understanding from years of further study, and. The book of the acts new international commentary on the new testament bruce, f. F download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Study the bible online using commentary on acts and more. 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. Acts is a pivotal book in the new testament, says bruce, for it provided the sequel to the gospels and the background to. As there was little money to spare, his scholastic achievments were remarkable. Not surprised it was the result of 30 years of studying the gospel of john. For a comprehensive study of the history of criticism of the book of acts see w. While based on a thorough study of the greek text, the commentary introductions and expositions contain a minimum of greek references.
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. The book of the acts new international commentary on the new testament f. Bruce undertook a chapterbychapter revision and expansion of his book. Starting your free trial of bible gateway plus is easy. Buy a cheap copy of new international bible commentary book by f. Bruce was the eldest of 7 children of a full time christian worker, mr peter bruce. The book of the acts frederick fyvie bruce snippet view 1988. 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 new testament nicnt series.
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