02126cam a22002893u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001052450069001122640051001813000047002323360026002793370026003053380036003315000031003675080170003985201148005685340045017166530016017618560042017779990017018198351UtSlPG20260610133220.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBS14aThe Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 51: Acts :bThe Challoner Revision 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-06-01  aThis eBook was produced by David Widger from etext #1581 prepared by Dennis McCarthy, Atlanta, Georgia and Tad Book, student, Pontifical North American College, Rome  a"The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 51: Acts" is a historical and religious text believed to have been written in the late 1st century AD. This book focuses on the early days of the Christian Church following the ascension of Jesus Christ, detailing the acts of the apostles, particularly highlighting the ministry of Peter and the missionary journeys of Paul.   The opening of "Acts" sets the stage for the formation of the Christian community after Christ's resurrection. It begins with the ascension of Jesus and includes the selection of Matthias as an apostle to replace Judas Iscariot. The narrative quickly moves into the Pentecost, where the apostles receive the Holy Spirit and begin preaching to a diverse audience, leading to many conversions. Key figures such as Peter and Paul emerge, showcasing their pivotal roles in spreading Christianity throughout the regions of Judea and beyond, while facing both challenges and divine interventions. The initial chapters lay down the foundation for the growing church, emphasizing themes of faith, community, and the transformative power of belief. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aBible. Acts40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8351  c50333d50333