Naked Bible 48: Acts 11-12

This episode continues with the expansion of the early church. In the wake of Cornelius’ conversion, early Christians (who are mostly converted Jews or converted Jewish proselytes) are learning that the gospel is meant for Gentiles as well. This episode focuses on why that was news, how the book of Acts continues to telegraph the reclamation of the nations in the Deuteronomy 32 worldview, and some interesting points of angelology in Acts 12. Here are the papers referenced in the show: Kallai Patriarchal Boundaries Canaan and Land of Israel Patterns Application Biblical Historigraphy ANE Pagan Divination Practices