# #063 When Were Luke and Acts Written? - Jimmy Akin

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Podcast: [The Jimmy Akin Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jimmy-akin-podcast-7040607)
Published: 2025-12-09T21:16:17+00:00
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Jimmy Akin argues, based on strong evidence and Acts’ abrupt ending, that Luke (A.D. 59) and Acts (A.D. 60) were written during Paul’s Roman house arrest, supporting surprisingly early dates and Gospel credibility.

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