Jesus, the Apostles, and the New Testament — New Testament Writings

Luke Writes Acts of the Apostles

Possibly c. AD 60-62
A Visit With Jesus

Luke continued his Gospel by recounting the Spirit-empowered spread of the gospel from Jerusalem to Rome.

Full Account

Acts begins with Jesus' ascension and traces witness in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and the Gentile world. Peter dominates the opening chapters, while Paul's conversion and missions occupy much of the remainder.

The book ends with Paul preaching in Rome during house arrest and does not narrate his death, Nero's persecution, or Jerusalem's destruction. This supports, though does not prove, composition around AD 60-62. The detailed geography, officials, travel, and first-person passages reinforce Luke's connection with the events he describes.

Historical Significance

Acts supplies the principal narrative bridge between the Gospels and the New Testament letters.

People, Places and Sources