Paul on Trial : The Book of Acts as a Defense of Christianity

by Mauck, John W.

• ISBN13: 9780785245988
• ISBN10: 0785245987
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2001-03-23
• Publisher: Harpercollins Christian Pub

Summary

JOHN W. MAUCK provides an exciting new way of understanding the Book of Acts. With great skill and powerful arguments, the author contends that Acts was written primarily to defend Paul for his forthcoming trial in Rome. After reading Mauck's volume, the read we will not only gain a fuller understanding of Acts, but also obtain rock-solid arguments for defending Christianity and understanding its Jewish roots. What's Inside:A fresh study of Acts as a legal "brief"Insights gained from understanding of Roman lawNumerous Charts that outline Luke's "argument"Recorded speeches viewed as "witness testimony"A section-by-section review of all of ActsA powerful apologetic defending the claims of ChristianityEndorsements:"The book is a terrific addition to any lawyer's library. It makes the Book of Acts come alive with new and useful insights." -- Samuel B. Casey, Executive Director, Christian Legal Society"It makes a constructive, fresh, and fascinating contribution to the understanding of Acts." -- Dr. Donald Hagner, Author of Matthew in WBC, Fuller Theological Seminary

Table of Contents

Forward	v
Acknowledgements	vii
Introduction	ix
Glossary	xiii
Time Chart of Acts	xvii
The ``Christians,'' ``The Jews,'' The Author, and the Accused	1	(9)
Empire, Emperors, and Law	10	(9)
The Investigator	19	(15)
For the Defense	34	(7)
Dating and Genre	41	(8)
Acts 1 - By Many Infallible Proofs	49	(6)
Acts 2 - Peter's First Speech: Jews from Every Nation	55	(5)
Acts 3 - Peter's Second Speech: All the Kindreds of the Earth	60	(5)
Acts 4 - 5:11-The First Sanhedrin Trial: The Things Which We have Seen and Heard	65	(5)
Acts 5:12-42 - The Second Sanhedrin Trial: Obeying God Rather than Man	70	(5)
Acts 6---7 - Stephen's Trial: Men of Honest Report	75	(12)
Acts 8---9:31- A Light from Heaven	87	(6)
Acts 9:32---11:30 - Call No Man Unclean	93	(7)
Acts 12- His Chains Fell Off	100	(4)
Acts 13 - The First Missionary Journey: Witnesses	104	(7)
Acts 14 - Faith Unto the Gentiles	111	(5)
Acts 15:1-35 - Circumcised Hearts	116	(5)
Acts 15:36---18:22 - The Second Missionary Journey: The World Upside Down	121	(17)
Acts 18:23---20:12 - The Third Journey: Neither Thieves nor Blasphemers	138	(7)
Acts 20:13---21:14 - With All Humility of Mind	145	(3)
Acts 21:15---22:22 - Listen Now to My Defense	148	(6)
Acts 22:23---23:35 - Paul Before the Commander, the Sanhedrin and Jesus: Concerning the Resurrection	154	(7)
Acts 24 - Paul Before Felix: All Things Written in the Law and Prophets	161	(7)
Acts 25:1 - 22 - Paul Before Festus: No Wrong Against Caesar	168	(5)
Acts 25:23---26:32 - Paul Before Agrippa: Nothing Beyond the Prophets and Moses	173	(5)
Acts 27:1---28:16 - Paul Before the Storm: Thou Must be Brought Before Caesar	178	(5)
Acts 28:17 - 31- Paul Before the Jews of Rome: Jesus, from Torah	183	(5)
Trial Witnesses and Documentary Exhibits	188	(9)
The Missing Epistles and Paul's Prison Letters	197	(5)
How the Book of Luke Fits In	202	(11)
Other Explanations for Luke-Acts	213	(8)
Summation	221	(6)
Bibliography	227	(6)
Index	233