Early Christianity
You need not make formal citations of sources. For materials, we have used in class, a simple format is fine, such as that used at the end of this sentence (Ehrman, 212).
E. Given the context out of which it emerged, what connections did early Christianity have with Judaism, and in what ways was it not connected? What, in other words, accounts for Jesus-followers initially being considered part of Judaism, but later being considered a distinct religious tradition? Use biblical texts to illustrate your answers.
Bob, your concern in Judaism and the first early Christians were Jews. They were Jewish people who believed in Jesus Christ was the messiah. “ Day by day, as they spent much time together in the temple, they broke bread at home and …show more content…
Eventually Jesus problem with the Jewish leadership is what leads to Christianity being a distinct religion. In Matthew 21:12-13 Jesus arouses the authorities. When the authorities do not like what Jesus said, Jesus responds by quoting Psalm 21:16 and Matthew 21:23 it is clear the Jewish leadership do not believe the authority of Jesus. Jesus continues criticize Jewish leadership and Matthew 21:33-44 (Ehrman, 144). Paul knew Israel was God’s chosen people as described in the old testament. Yet God wanted to save Gentiles and Jews “I am speaking the truth in Christ—I am not lying; my conscience confirms it by the Holy Spirit— I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart” Paul is using such strong language because he is having a hard time getting the Jews to receive the message from God. Also, see Romans 15:23-24. It is clear Paul’s wants the message of Jesus to get to Jews and Gentiles. “At present, however, I am going to Jerusalem in a ministry to the saints; for Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to share their resources with the poor among the saints at Jerusalem. They were pleased to do this, and indeed they owe it to them; for if the Gentiles have come to share in their spiritual blessings, they ought also to be of service to them in material things” (Romans
E. Given the context out of which it emerged, what connections did early Christianity have with Judaism, and in what ways was it not connected? What, in other words, accounts for Jesus-followers initially being considered part of Judaism, but later being considered a distinct religious tradition? Use biblical texts to illustrate your answers.
Bob, your concern in Judaism and the first early Christians were Jews. They were Jewish people who believed in Jesus Christ was the messiah. “ Day by day, as they spent much time together in the temple, they broke bread at home and …show more content…
Eventually Jesus problem with the Jewish leadership is what leads to Christianity being a distinct religion. In Matthew 21:12-13 Jesus arouses the authorities. When the authorities do not like what Jesus said, Jesus responds by quoting Psalm 21:16 and Matthew 21:23 it is clear the Jewish leadership do not believe the authority of Jesus. Jesus continues criticize Jewish leadership and Matthew 21:33-44 (Ehrman, 144). Paul knew Israel was God’s chosen people as described in the old testament. Yet God wanted to save Gentiles and Jews “I am speaking the truth in Christ—I am not lying; my conscience confirms it by the Holy Spirit— I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart” Paul is using such strong language because he is having a hard time getting the Jews to receive the message from God. Also, see Romans 15:23-24. It is clear Paul’s wants the message of Jesus to get to Jews and Gentiles. “At present, however, I am going to Jerusalem in a ministry to the saints; for Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to share their resources with the poor among the saints at Jerusalem. They were pleased to do this, and indeed they owe it to them; for if the Gentiles have come to share in their spiritual blessings, they ought also to be of service to them in material things” (Romans