This historical assessment of the Acts of the Apostles, written in narrative form, allows the reader to understand the writer's point of view, historical and ideological assumptions, and purposes as communicated through parts of this work. Marion Soards deconstructs the texts of the speech by comparing them with the writings of the ancient and eloquent history and the midrashic interpretation of the Bible.

Refers to the interesting features of the speeches and highlights the thematic similarities. Sorsards provides a clear picture of the way writings work in theology, theology, and the comprehensive history of the early Christian era, and provides a sound basis for contemporary Jewish-Christian relations..