Acts of the Apostles facts for kids

Jesus surrounded by his Apostles

The Acts of the Apostles, often just called Acts, is an important book in the Bible. It's the fifth book in the New Testament. This book tells the exciting story of the very first Christians. It focuses on the work of the Twelve Apostles and Paul of Tarsus. Acts starts in Jerusalem with Jesus's return to life and his going up to heaven. It also describes the Day of Pentecost and how the Apostles began their work. Later, it tells about Paul's amazing change, his travels, and his journey to Rome.

Who Wrote the Book of Acts?

Most people believe the same person wrote the book of Acts and the Gospel of Luke. This is because Acts 1:1 mentions a 'former book' written to someone named Theophilus. Many experts think that Luke, a friend of Paul, wrote both books around the year 60 AD. However, some others believe an unknown writer created these books later, between 80 and 150 AD.

Images for kids

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  Acts 26:7–8, 20 on Papyrus 29 (c. AD 250).

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  Acts 1:1–2a from the 14th century Minuscule 223

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  Paul's conversion, from Livre d'Heures d'Étienne Chevalier (c. 1450–1460), Jean Fouquet, in the Château de Chantilly

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  Saint Paul Writing His Epistles, ascribed to Valentin de Boulogne, 17th century

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In Spanish: Hechos de los Apóstoles para niños