This is a lengthy exploration of Acts 2:1-4, in terms of the theme of prophetic initiation.
Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5
I’ve commented further on the subject of Pentecost in the following posts:
The Background of Pentecost (see also Pentecost Thought)
The Politics of Pentecost—Acts 2:1-21
The Politics of Making A Prophet—Acts 2:1-21
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Dear Alastair, just read the part 2 on making a prophet, and immediately passage in Hebrews re Sinai sprang to mind (12:18 and on…). Am looking forward to thinking about that, and reading the rest at the weekend!