Authenticating the Book of Acts

Is the book of Acts a collection of stories and legends about the lives of the apostles, or is it a trustworthy and reliable history of the earliest days of the church? Is there any external evidence that helps to corroborate its claims? Shane Rosenthal discusses these questions and more with Dr. Lydia McGrew, author of Hidden in Plain View: Undesigned Coincidences in the Gospels and Acts.SHOW NOTESRecommended BooksHidden in Plain View, Lydia McGrewTestimonies to the Truth, Lydia McGrewThe Mirror or The Mask, Lydia McGrewThe Eye of the Beholder, Lydia McGrewThe Book of Acts, F.F. BruceThe Book of Acts in the Setting of Hellenistic History, Colin HemerSt. Paul The Traveller and Roman Citizen, William RamsayPictures of The Apostolic Church, William RamsayThe Trustworthiness of the New Testament, William RamsayRelated ArticlesIs Luke a Trustworthy Historian?, William RamsayCan We Trust Luke’s History of the Early Jesus Movement?, Shane RosenthalWho is Sergius Paulus?, Shane RosenthalOn Faith & History, Shane RosenthalAuthenticating The Fourth Gospel, Shane RosenthalWhy Should We Believe The Bible?, Shane RosenthalHow to Detect Deception?, Shane RosenthalRelated EpisodesFake or Authentic? (1)Fake or Authentic? (2)Faith Founded on Facts (1)Faith Founded on Facts (2)Faith & CertaintyThe Jesus of HistoryWe Need Your Help!Consider supporting The Humble Skeptic podcast by making a one-time gift or upgrading to a paid subscription via Substack ($5.95 per month, $59 per year). Use the button below for more information about giving options. Get full access to The Humble Skeptic at www.humbleskeptic.com/subscribe