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[[File:Luke H. Virgin M.jpg|thumb|Saint [[Luke]] is commonly thought to be the author of the Acts of the Apostles.
[[File:Luke H. Virgin M.jpg|thumb|Saint [[Luke]] is commonly thought to be the author of the Acts of the Apostles.
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The nature of the history recorded in Acts suggests a division into two parts:
The nature of the history recorded in Acts suggests a division into two parts:
*The beginning and propagation of the Christian religion among the Jews (1-9). [[Saint Peter|Peter]] plays the chief role in the first part.
*The beginning and propagation of the Christian religion among the Jews (1–9). [[Saint Peter|Peter]] plays the chief role in the first part.
*The beginning and propagation of the Christian religion among the Gentiles (10-28). [[Paul]] is the main focus in the second part.
*The beginning and propagation of the Christian religion among the Gentiles (10–28). [[Paul]] is the main focus in the second part.
The Acts of the Apostles is an integral part in a well-ordered series. Acts assumes its readers know the Gospels and itself continues the Gospel narrative. The Four Evangelists close with the account of the Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus Christ.
The Acts of the Apostles is an integral part in a well-ordered series. Acts assumes its readers know the Gospels and itself continues the Gospel narrative. The Four Evangelists close with the account of the Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus Christ.