What is the apocryphal Acts of Peter?

The Acts of Peter is one of the five ancient apocryphal Acts that relate the missionary activities of the apostles beyond the canonical account. The primary focus of this narrative is a wonder working contest between Peter and the magician Simon set in the city of Rome.

What did Peter do in the book of Acts?

It was Peter who served as an advocate for the Apostles before the Jewish religious court in Jerusalem (Acts 4:5–22). And it was he who exercised the role of judge in the disciplining of those who erred within the church (Acts 5:1–10).

What is Peter’s shadow?

The name Peter’s Shadow was chosen because of the story in Acts 5 when Peter came into the portico and the people brought the sick and laid them in the street in the hopes that they would be healed if even the shadow of Peter would fall upon them, and they were ALL healed!

Is the Acts of Peter Gnostic?

The Acts of Peter and the Twelve is one of the texts from the New Testament apocrypha which was found in the Nag Hammadi library. The text contains two parts, an initial allegory, and a subsequent gnostic exposition of its meaning. The allegory is thought to have been originally a work in its own right.

Who wrote Acts of Peter?

Leucius Charinus
For this reason, all five of these works were traditionally attributed to a single author; Photios I ( c. 810/820 – 893) identified this author as Leucius Charinus.

What miracles did Peter perform?

In the text, Peter performs many miracles, such as healing a crippled beggar. Peter preaches that Simon Magus is performing magic in order to convert followers through deception. Outraged, Peter challenges Simon to a contest, in order to prove whose works are from a divine source and whose are merely trickery.

What does it mean to be in the shadow of God?

“Under the shadow of the Almighty” can mean “in the presence of God.” God is always surrounding you. In His presence all good is yours. Understanding this enables you to be at peace, whatever your present circumstances. This is not a haphazard approach; it is prayer in action.

Why is the book of Acts called Acts?

As Jesus had promised (John 16:7, 13), he sent the Spirit to guide the apostles after he returned to heaven. Since this book frequently reminds us that the actions of the apostles were inspired and guided by God’s Spirit, “Acts of the Holy Spirit” has also been suggested as a descriptive title.