Acts of the Apostles

noun

1. a book of the New Testament.

Acts of the Apostles

noun

1. the fifth book of the New Testament, describing the development of the early Church from Christ's ascension into heaven to Paul's sojourn at Rome Often shortened toActs

Example Sentences

The pontiff said he would encourage gay Catholics “to read the book of the Acts of the Apostles. There they will find the image of the living church.”

From Washington Times

Stainbrook said, referring to an account in the Acts of the Apostles.

From Seattle Times

Cathedral restorers hope to collaborate with the Louvre for the restoration of “the Mays,” 76 large paintings of the Acts of the Apostles donated between 1630 and 1707 by Parisian goldsmiths.

From Washington Post

In the Acts of the Apostles, Luke describes how St. Paul, journeying to Damascus, was struck by a blinding vision as a prelude to conversion.

From Seattle Times

In the Acts of the Apostles, God favored the poor and socialism.

From New York Times