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"For almost 300 years, the dominant trend in New Testament interpretation has been to read the Acts of the Apostles as a document that argues for the political possibility of harmonious co-existence between 'Rome' and the early Christian movement. Kavin Rowe argues that the time is long overdue for a sophisticated, critically constructive reappraisal. ""A brilliant piece of work by a young scholar of considerable promise.""--First Things""This well-written, well-argued book is a must read for New Testament scholars."" -- Review of Biblical Literature ""This sophisticated argument offers a comprehensive vision of Acts and deserves a wide readership."" -- Religious Studies Review""There is so much happening in these pages that a slow and careful read will provoke sustained thoughts on a variety of subjects of ecclesial interest ranging from Christianity and culture to issues of tolerance and political theology."" -- Themelios"

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A brilliant piece of work by a young scholar of considerable promise. --First Things I am very impressed by both the exegetical and hermeneutical work in this volume. Daniel Doleys C.Kavin Rowe has made an important contribution to Lukan studies. -- Joseph D. Fantin, Dallas Theological Seminary Kavin Rowe...thinks theologicaally and is at home with theological method. --Richard I. Pervo, St. Paul [T]his volume contends that Acts was intended as a culture-forming narrative that aimed at constructing an alternative way of life that ran counter to the life-patterns of the Greco-Roman world. --New Testament Abstracts

a remarkable blend of biblical and historical scholarship, theological erudition and ethical reflection. Grant Macaskill, Journal for the Study of the New Testament

A brilliant piece of work by a young scholar of considerable promise. --First Things I am very impressed by both the exegetical and hermeneutical work in this volume. Daniel Doleys C.Kavin Rowe has made an important contribution to Lukan studies. -- Joseph D. Fantin, Dallas Theological Seminary Kavin Rowe...thinks theologicaally and is at home with theological method. --Richard I. Pervo, St. Paul [T]his volume contends that Acts was intended as a culture-forming narrative that aimed at constructing an alternative way of life that ran counter to the life-patterns of the Greco-Roman world. --New Testament Abstracts

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C. Kavin Rowe, Assistant Professor of New Testament, Duke University Divinity School

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