When was the book of Acts written, and what difference does it make?

Understanding when the book of Acts was written allows us to determine when many other New Testament books were composed.

Unfortunately, Biblical writings do not contain a copyright date, like a modern book do and so there is a wide range of opinion on when Acts was written.

Even so, we can be confident that it was composed in the early to mid-60s. Here are a few ways that scholars are able to reach that conclusion.

For more information: https://reasonabletheology.org/dating-book-acts/

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When Was Acts Written (and Why Does it Matter)?