‘You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.’
Told by Luke the physician, acting as historian, this is the gripping and vital history of the early Christian church.
Drawing upon the incredible first-hand sources at his disposal, he provides us with vivid glimpses of the great moments in those first years after Christ’s death. The Acts of the Apostles commends Christianity to the world, for all people of every country.
William Barclay's commentary uncovers the richness of this important book of the New Testament, showing how the characters and events relate to our lives today. In his well-informed, enthusiastic and style, he shows us how, in the space of just thirty years, Christianity spread from a small corner of Palestine to the very heart of Rome.
'At last! I’ve discovered William Barclay, and he’s brilliant.' Diane Louise Jordan
'Readers of William Barclay will discover on every page a thoughtful reworking of historical scholarship on the Bible blended seamlessly with striking personal reflections on the life of faith in modern contexts.' Ward Blanton
William Barclay's world-renowned, down-to-earth New Daily Study Bible commentaries – including his own translations of the New Testament texts – have inspired millions of people across the generations 'to know better their Bible, their God and their Saviour'.