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In order to understand Luke’s political vision, we have first to understand the complex political situation in which Acts is written. This becomes clear in the trial of Paul, where Paul stands before a Roman tribunal but addresses a dispute arising within the Jewish community. Despite his protestations of innocence under Roman law, Paul’s response embodies an inclusive political vision that is profoundly subversive of the imperial order. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Explores the works of the evangelist Luke about the history of the church, in an attempt to understand some of the patterns and conceptual structures implicit in his works. Motive for constructing mental maps; Factors to consider in analyzing Luke's narrative geography; Content of the mental map of patristic church historian Eusebius.