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Pictures of the Apostolic Church: Studies in the Book of Acts is a book written by William M. Ramsay. The book is a detailed study of the Book of Acts, which is the fifth book of the New Testament in the Bible. The author explores the historical and cultural context of the early Christian church, focusing on the lives and actions of the apostles as described in the book. Ramsay provides detailed analysis of the text, drawing upon his extensive knowledge of ancient history and archaeology to provide insights into the social, political, and religious climate of the time. The book is divided into chapters, each of which examines a particular aspect of the early Christian church, such as the spread of the gospel, the role of women, and the relationship between Jews and Gentiles.Throughout the book, Ramsay presents a vivid and engaging portrait of the apostolic church, drawing upon a wide range of sources to provide a rich and detailed picture of this fascinating period in history. The book is an excellent resource for scholars and students of the New Testament, as well as 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.