Jewish Roots of Christianity

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Jewish Roots of Christianity

1. The beginnings of the church.
2. Apostolic message to the Jews.
3. Apostolic message to the Gentiles.
4. Apostolic Council.

Capernaum Synagogue, 4th c.
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Pentecost

• What was the Jewish feast of Pentecost all about?
• What happened in Acts 2?
• What is the significance of Pentecost for
  Christians?

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The Temple of Herod the Great. Destroyed in 70
A.D.
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Arch of Titus
Spoils of the Jerusalem Temple
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Display of the Spoils from the Capture of
Jerusalem in 70 AD
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Acts 17 Mars Hill (Areopagus) in Athens.
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Acts 17 Mars Hill (Areopagus) in Athens.

• Compare Peters speech in Acts 3 11-26 with
  Pauls speech in Acts 17 22-34.

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Jerusalem conference (48/51? A.D.)

• Crisis conflict between Paul and Christians from
  Judea (sent by James) Peter hesitates to take
  sides (Galatians 2 11-12)
• Issue the rules for the admission of Gentiles
  into the Christian community
• Apostolic council summoned in Jerusalem (Acts 15)
• Decision (James) Gentiles do not have to observe
  all ritual purity laws (incl. circumcision).

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Map 2nd c.