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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, 4 th 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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Compare Peter’s speech in Acts 3: 11-26 with Paul’s 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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