acts of the apostles

Meaning

The biblical narrative detailing the spread of Christianity from Jerusalem to Rome through the ministry of the apostles, particularly Peter and Paul.

Examples

• The Acts of the Apostles provides a detailed account of the Holy Spirit descending upon the believers at Pentecost.
• Scholars often analyze the Acts of the Apostles to understand the social structure of the first-century church.

Pronunciation: /ækts əv ði əˈpɒsəlz/

Synonyms of acts of the apostles

Words with a similar meaning to acts of the apostles:

• Acts