The “Pentecost of the Gentiles” as Presented in the Acts of the Apostles (Acts 10 : 1–11 : 18): The Case of Cornelius and His Household
The “Pentecost of the Gentiles” as Presented in the Acts of the Apostles (Acts 10 : 1–11 : 18): The Case of Cornelius and His Household

Summary/Abstract: Research on the beginnings of Christianity using the historical method brings about many difficulties, mainly due to the scarcity of sources. One of the most interesting is the canonical book of the Acts of the Apostles, which is unique among the New Testament books, also with regards to genology and its content. It provides us with a unique image of the beginnings and growth of the Church. The author asks if this is a historical, mythical, theological, or theological-polemical image. In his research, he focuses on only one theme presented in this book: the historical watershed moment of directing the mission of evangelization towards the pagans. First, he situates the pericope in question in the conception of the entire book. Next, he summarizes the history of its exegesis and subjects it to historical criticism, finally finding within it an important chapter of early Christian mythology. While not negating its historical roots, he notes its theological message, which was especially important for the Christian community of the early second century.

• Details
• Contents