Writing in the tradition of biblical exegetes, such
as St John Chrysostom, Blessed Theophylact of Bulgaria, and St Theophan the
Recluse, the work of Archbishop Averky (Taushev) provides a commentary that is
firmly grounded in the teaching of the Church, manifested in its liturgical
hymnography and the works of the Holy Fathers. Using the best of
prerevolutionary Russian sources, these writings also remained abreast of
developments in Western biblical scholarship, engaging with it directly and
honestly. In this second of three planned volumes, the author explains the
significance of the Church’s earliest history, as recorded in the Book of Acts.
Questions of authorship and time of composition are also addressed. Archbishop
Averky’s commentaries on the New Testament have become standard textbooks in
Holy Trinity Orthodox Seminary and have been published in Russia to widespread
acclaim. This present volume is the first translation of these texts into
English. it is an indispensable addition to the library of every student of the
New Testament.
| Imprint | |
|---|---|
| Publisher | |
| Author Name | Averky (Taushev) |
| Translator | Nicholas Kotar |
| Language | English |
| Book Dimensions | 254 × 178 mm × 15 mm |
| Format Detail | Printed Case |
| Publication Date | 20170901 |
| Editor | Vitaly Permiakov |
| Pages | 146 |
| Format | BB |
Preface
Introduction
1. The Meaning of the Term
“Apostolos”
– The Content of the Apostolos
2. Overview of the Acts of the
Apostles
– The Writer of the Book and the Reason for Its
Composition
– The Time and Place of the Composition of the Book of
Acts
– The Content of the Book of Acts
– The Significance of the Book of Acts
Part I
3. The Church of Christ Among the
Jews
– Acts Chapter One to Twelve
Part II
4. The Church of Christ Among the
Gentiles
– Acts Chapter Thirteen to Twenty-Eight
Sources
Notes
Subject Index
Scripture Index
