Acts - (Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament) by Darrell L Bock (Hardcover)

About the Book

This substantive yet highly accessible commentary leads readers through all aspects of the book of Acts--sociological, historical, and theological.

Book Synopsis

Find academic sophistication, pastoral sensitivity, and accessibility in the award-winning BECNT series

Respected New Testament scholar Darrell L. Bock provides a substantive yet highly accessible commentary on Acts in this latest addition to the acclaimed BECNT series.

Bock leads readers through all aspects of the book of Acts--sociological, historical, and theological. The result is a guide that clearly and meaningfully brings this important New Testament book to life for contemporary readers.

As with all BECNT volumes, this informative, balanced commentary features:

● Detailed interaction with the Greek text
● Extensive research
● Chapter-by-chapter exegesis
● A blend of scholarly depth and readability
● An acclaimed, user-friendly design

The BECNT series aims for academic sophistication with pastoral sensitivity and accessibility, making it a useful tool for pastors, church leaders, students, and teachers.

From the Back Cover

"Written in a clear and engaging manner that most anyone can grasp, yet without skimping on interaction with scholarly discussion, Bock manages to critically analyze the huge corpus of literature on Acts with grace and finesse and to make his own contributions along the way. This commentary will serve us well for many years to come."
--Ben Witherington III, Asbury Theological Seminary and University of St. Andrews

"This commentary on Acts is a worthy complement to Bock's fine commentary on Luke's Gospel. While unfailingly traditional in its interests and scope, Bock remains in touch with today's church by seeking to facilitate a robust conversation between Acts and contemporary readers. Judicious, learned, reverent, as clearly written as it is clear headed in exegetical decisions, Bock's commentary makes a fine contribution to Acts criticism. I recommend its use for the seminary classroom and the pastor's study."
--Robert W. Wall, Seattle Pacific University

"Acts provides an enormous challenge to commentators, and we must be thankful to Bock for this fine, accessible commentary on the book. He is particularly strong in giving careful attention to the exegetical payoff of the meanings of words and syntax. The commentary is well organized, and it is easy to navigate to a particular section or point of discussion. It will be of great value to pastors, students, and their professors."
--Steve Walton, London School of Theology

"Bock's interpretation is consistently clear, balanced, and well informed on contemporary scholarship. This commentary will no doubt become a standard on Acts. . . . For student and pastor alike, this would be a good 'first buy, ' when looking for a commentary on Acts."
--Mark L. Strauss, Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society

About the Author

Darrell L. Bock (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is research professor of New Testament studies at Dallas Theological Seminary. He is the author or editor of many books, including the two-volume commentary on Luke in the Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament series, Jesus according to Scripture, and Studying the Historical Jesus.