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Pictures of the Apostolic Church: Studies in the Book of Acts is a book written by William M. Ramsay that explores the early history of Christianity as depicted in the Book of Acts. The book provides a detailed analysis of the events and characters in the Acts of the Apostles, focusing on the social, cultural, and historical context in which they occurred. Ramsay draws on his extensive knowledge of ancient history and archaeology to shed light on the world of the early Church, exploring the political and religious tensions that shaped its development. The book is divided into chapters that examine different aspects of the Apostolic Church, including its leaders, its missionary activities, and its relationship with the surrounding culture. Throughout the book, Ramsay provides a nuanced and insightful perspective on the challenges faced by the early Christians and the ways in which they overcame them. Pictures of the Apostolic Church is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity and the early Church.1910. Ramsay, the first Professor of Classical Archaeology at Oxford University, pioneered the study of antiquity in what is today known as western Turkey. He went on to devote the latter part of his life to applying what he had learned to the study of the New Testament. This book was written as a commentary on the International Sunday School Lessons on The Book of Acts. It was written to give a series of typical pictures of the life, the teaching and the development of the early church. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.