The New Testament
A Historical and Theological Introduction
Chapter
15. From the Preaching of Jesus to the Kerygma of the Early Church
Questions for Review
- What does the word 鈥渒erygma鈥 mean and why is it important for our understanding of the Gospels and Acts?
- Why is the traditional title 鈥淎cts of the Apostles鈥 somewhat misleading?
- According to the beginning of Acts, how does Luke understand Acts in relation to the Gospel of Luke?
- To whom was Acts written and when was it written?
- Why is it surprising that the proclaimed message we see in Acts does not (usually) include any kingdom language or the word 鈥済ood news鈥?
- What are the seven elements of early preaching as identified by Dodd?
- Why have some scholars advocated that Acts be entitled 鈥淎cts of the Holy Spirit鈥?
- What are the categories of sermons in Acts, as presented in the chapter?
- What is meant by the phrase 鈥渢he 鈥榳e鈥 passages鈥 with regard to Acts?
- What sort of sources may lie behind Acts?