Acts: Sophocles

Good exposition, but in Acts. 1 itself the author shows his dispensational background of DTS. He also says that the tongues spoken in Acts. 2 and in 1 Cor. 14 are different, and not same. Overall, it's good though not the best in the same series.

The pages were torn. I requested a replacement that was promised but canceled in the last minute. The process took so long that it left me with no time to order another copy.

In-depth Commentary on the Book of Acts

This is the big one! All 848 pages, meticulously annotated and indexed, providing both textual and exegetical depth, drawing on the extant critical corpus at the time of writing (2007.) The depth of treatment varies with the extent of discussion in the corpus, so Acts 2 gets pp 92-156 while Acts 12 only gets pp 421-435. As was typical in this tradition (back when I was a student,) the treatment is much stronger in the details than in the synthesis. So read it for the details! Boch might be accused along with Paul, "Paul, you are mad; your great learning is turning you mad. [Boch's translation of 26:24, p709]" But if he was, he might also respond, "Whether short or long, I would to God that not only you but also all who hear me this day migh become such as I am.... [26:29, ibid.]"

Je recommande vivement ce commentaire sur le livre des Actes. Ouvrage épais et qui n'hésite pas à analyser en détail plusieurs passages du livre. L'auteur fait preuve d'une fine analyse et propose plusieurs interprétations sur des passages plus difficiles. L'éclairage exégétique est souvent utile.

I have been trying to get this book in digital format for some months, but opted in the end to buy the book. The advantage of a book of course, is that one needs neither electricity nor internet connection to enjoy!! Darrell Bock has majored in the writings of Luke for mant years now and his 2 volumes on the Gospel of Luke and this accompanying volume on Acts are essential for anyone wanting an in-depth evangelical yet scholarly approach to these important books of the Bible. The end product (all 3 volumes) are God-honouring and Christ exalting, which is what any guide to these important books ought to be. I am delighted to get this and would recommend it unreservedly to any serious student of the Bible My copy came from "The Book Depository" here in the UK and the parcel arrived in good time and in excellent condition.

This book was required reading for my class at seminary school and I found it to be well-rounded and informative. With almost 900 pages, the book is certainly worth the investment! I appreciate how the author presents supporting historical documents for the verses in Acts, as well as the detailed historical background. In addition to the factual information, he then presents varying opinions from different commentaries. For example, in explaining Acts 11:15-18, the author references different scripture translations, and then commentary authors Bruce, Marshall, Jervell, Stott and Barrett...comparing their agreements and differenes to the related passage. So rather than give one opinion to the meaning of the passage, the author is giving several meanings to the passage and allowing the reader to determine what is intended by the passage. In some instances he will state his own opinion and why he agrees or disagrees with the other authors, and Darrell Brok clearly defines this as his opinion. I also like how the book is organized by theme, exegesis and exposition, then summary. Since reading this book I have recommended it to several friends and I look forward to reading other books in the series.