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Acts 7:1-60

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bulletReading the Text:
bullet NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser.
bullet The Bible Gateway: NIV, NASB, CEV, The Message, KJV, etc.
bulletThe Blue Letter Bible. KJV, alternate versions, Greek text with concordance, commentaries.
bulletThe World Wide Study Bible includes commentary & sermons.
bulletHistorical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
bullet Chapter XIV, On Patience, Tertullian (c. 202)
bullet Chapter LV, On the Resurrection of the Flesh Tertullian (c. 211)
bullet Chapter XXX, Against Praxeas Tertullian (c. 213)
bullet Chapter XV, Scorpiace Tertullian (c. 213)
bullet II.1, V.2, Ecclesiastical History, Eusebius of Caesarea, (c. 320).
bullet III.XII.13, Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180)
bullet On the Advantage of Patience -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 256)
bulletFrom the Geneva Notes.
bullet"The nearer that martyrs approach to death, the nearer that they rise up, even into heaven, as they behold Christ."
bulletFrom Matthew Henry's Commentary.
bullet"Suffering times often are growing times with the church."
bulletFrom Wesley's Notes.
bullet"O Saul, couldst thou have believed, if one had told thee, that thou thyself shouldst be stoned in the same cause?"
bulletFrom the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
bullet"How bright the record of this first martyrdom for Christ, amidst all the darkness of its perpetrators; and how many have been cheered by it to like faithfulness even unto death!"
bulletFrom The People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
bullet"His faith was so strengthened that, by faith, he saw the Savior in Heaven, through the opened heavens. The scene was revealed to his soul, instead of his eyes."
bulletContemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
bullet Commentary, Acts 7:55-60, C. Clifton Black, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2008.
bullet "Acts 7:55-60 is a doubly cautionary tale. For those who persist in God's way, suffering awaits... We terribly mislead our congregations and repudiate scripture when suggesting that, for the sake of Israel's hope, we too are not bound by this centuries' long chain (Acts 28:20). On the other hand, as religious people we are subject to horrible self–deception about our own righteousness, which consents to the death of witnesses for the One who alone is Righteous (Acts 7:52-53; 8:1)."
bullet Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
bullet "'You received the Law as given by angels and did not keep it, (Acts 7:53)," William Loader, Being the Church Then and Now: Issues from the Acts of the Apostles.
bullet"What does it mean to keep and understand the scripture?"
bullet "The Son of Man Standing at God's Right," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed textual notes.
bullet Commentary, Acts 7:2-16, Genesis 50:24-26, Safiyah Fosua, The African American Lectionary Commentary, 2008.
bullet"Kwanzaa presents a unique opportunity for our faith community to celebrate its black Christian identity. This cultural observance should not be seen as something outside the faith; the spiritual values of the Nguzo Saba are consistent with Judeo-Christian spiritual values. The texts selected for this liturgical moment prod us to remember the faithful who have gone before us."
bullet "Precious Stones," Jenny Williams, The Christian Century, 2005.
bullet"If the flesh of Jesus could break down the dividing wall between both Jews and gentiles and make them into one, then surely the resurrected Christ can build farmers and stay-at-home parents and mechanics and doctors into a dwelling place for God."
bullet "Sticks and Stones," Scott Bader-Saye, The Christian Century, 2002.
bullet"In the simple act of feeding the widow, Stephen does the works of Jesus, but in the process he opens himself to the forces of the world that will not stand for such a witness and he is stoned to death."
bullet "Stephen's Defense and the World Mission of the People of God," J. Julius Scott, Jr., Wheaton College Distance Learning.
bulletArticles & Background:
bullet "Acts 7:30-32: Recitation," at Dr. Vernon Robbins' Encyclopedia of Socio-Rhetorical Interpretation.
bullet"Abbreviation of the saying is especially noticeable in this context, since the words in the Septuagint text are explicitly attributed to the Lord God. One might imagine that direct speech of God would be recited exactly the same."
bulletArticles in ATLAS Journals. (Direct link when you are subscribed and logged in to ATLASerials online collection of Religion and Theology Journals.):
bulletBader-Saye, Scott, "Sticks and Stones," The Christian Century, 2002.
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bulletBovon, François, "Beyond the Book of Acts: Stephen, the First Christian Martyr, Traditions Outside the New Testament Canon of Scripture," Perspectives in Religious Studies, 2005.
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bulletBovon, François, "The Dossier on Stephen, the First Martyr," Harvard Theological Review, 2003.
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bulletBrodie, Thomas Louis, O.P., "The Accusing and Stoning of Naboth (1 Kings 21:8-13) as One Component of the Stephen Text (Acts 6:9-14; 7:58a)," The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 1983.
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bulletDonaldson, Mr. T.L., "Moses Typology and the Sectarian Nature of Early Christian Anti-Judaism: A Study in Acts 7," Journal for the Study of the New Testament, 1981.
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bulletMoessner, David P., "'The Christ Must Suffer': New Light on the Jesus -- Peter, Stephen, Paul Parallels in Luke-Acts," Novum Testamentum, 1986.
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bulletMunoa, Phillip B., III, "Jesus, the Merkavah, and Martyrdom in Early Christian Tradition," Journal of Biblical Literature, 2002.
 
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bulletRichard, Earl, "Acts 7: An Investigation of the Samaritan Evidence," Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 1977.
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bulletRichard, Earl, "The Polemical Character of the Joseph Episode in Acts 7," Journal of Biblical Literature, 1979.
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bulletSayles, Guy, "'Do Not Hold this Sin Against Us': An Expository Reflection on Acts 6:9-7:60,"  Review & Expositor, 2006.
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bulletScott, J. Julius, Jr., "Stephen's Defense and the World Mission of the People of God," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, 1978.
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bulletScott, J. Julius, Jr., "Stephen's Speech: A Possible Model for Luke's Historical Method?" Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, 1974.
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bulletSylva, Dennis D., "The Meaning and Function of Acts 7:46-50," Journal of Biblical Literature, 1987.
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bulletVia, Jane, "An Interpretation of Acts 7:35-37 from the Perspective of Major Themes in Luke-Acts," Perspectives in Religious Studies, 1979.
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bulletWilliams, Jenny, "Precious Stones," The Christian Century, 2005.
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bulletWright, David F., "The Testimony of Blood: The Charisma of Martyrdom," Bibliotheca Sacra, 2003.
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bulletReviews:
bullet Review: Joachim Jeska, Die Geschichte Israels in der Sicht des Lukas: Apg 7,2b–53 und 13,17–25 im Kontext antik-jüdischer Summarien der Geschichte Israels. Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht, 2001. Review by Kenneth Litwak in SBL's Review of Biblical Literature. (Review is in English.)
bullet Reviews: Todd Penner, In Praise of Christian Origins: Stephen and the Hellenists in Lukan Apologetic Historiography. T&T Clark, 2004. Reviews by Torrey Seland and William Malas, Review of Biblical Literature, 2005.
bulletSermons:
bullet "The Martyrs and St. Stephen," Rev. Edward F. Markquart, Sermons from Seattle.
bulletWith Children:
bullet "Stephen Dies for His Faith in Jesus," Sunday School Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc.
bullet "Stoning of Stephen," Fr Max Bowers, Kids Church.
bullet "Stephen," children's study, puzzles, coloring sheet, etc. Higher Praise Christian Center.
bullet Crossword on Stephen, Don Crownover's Bible Puzzles.
bulletDrama:
bulletGraphics & Bulletin Materials:
bullet Acts 7:36, Heartlight - Free Christian PowerPoint Backgrounds.
bullet Clip Art:the Stoning of Stephen, Julius Schnoor von Carolsfeld woodcuts, World Mission Collection, Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod.
bullet Prevent Forest Fires, Burning Whispers, Get Down!, Bad Gag Gone Bad, Reverend Fun Cartoon, gospelcom.net. Check for printing permissions at right-hand side of destination page.
bulletHymns and Music:
bullet Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor.
bullet Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Acts 7:56, 60. The Cyber Hymnal.
bullet Hymnal Scripture References, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship.
bulletAt Oremus Hymnal:
bullet A mighty fortress is our God
bullet A safe stronghold our God is still
bullet Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart
bullet God of grace and God of glory
bullet How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds
bullet Jesus, lover of my soul
bullet My faith looks up to thee
bullet Put thou thy trust in God
bullet Rock of ages, cleft for me
bullet Stephen, first of Christian martyrs
bullet The Lord is King! lift up thy voice
bullet When Stephen, full of power and grace
bulletFine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Index:
bulletSt Stephen
bulletStudy Links and Resources for the Book of Acts