Dennis Hamm, SJ, (1936-2023) was Professor Emeritus of Theology at Creighton University and the author of many books and publications on biblical topics including The Acts of the Apostles volume from The Collegeville Bible Commentary series published by Liturgical Press. A priest of the Society of Jesus since 1970, Fr. Hamm had been a Fellow at the Yale School of Divinity, a researcher at the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome, and a scholar-in-residence at the Tantur Ecumenical Institute in Jerusalem.

• CONTENTSAbbreviations    4THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLESIntroduction    5Text and CommentaryThe Risen Christ and the Restoration of Israel in Jerusalem (1:1–8:3)    11The Mission in Judea and Samaria (8:4–9:43)    42The Inauguration of the Gentile Mission (10:1–15:35)    49The Mission of Paul to the Ends of the Earth (15:36–28:31)    74Review Aids and Discussion Topics    126Index of Citations from the Catechism of the Catholic Church    130Maps    133

Dennis Hamm reads the story of Acts as the dramatic continuation of Luke’s story of Jesus and the longer story of Israel. His interpretation is uncluttered and clear and helpful. He is especially good at showing how Luke uses speeches to interpret events as well as the words of Scripture. Here is a scholarship that makes great learning available to ordinary Christians in a manner that is both responsible and accessible.Luke Johnson