Although Saint Gelasinus was a Christian for only moments he clearly followed Jesus’ instruction (“be my witnesses in Jerusalem‚ and in all Judea and Samaria‚ and to the ends of the
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The general setting in the New Testament is the Roman Empire. This is the world that the writings of the New Testament are born in and interact with. The Roman Empire provides a political‚ economic‚ societal‚ and religious framework for the New Testament’s claims‚ language‚ structure‚ and scenes. The Roman Empire was being run by Augustus Caesar around the time of Jesus’ birth‚ around 5 or 6 B.C. Luke 2:1 tells us‚ “And it came to pass in those days‚ that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus
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the people of Iudaea Province to rebel against the Roman Empire and expel it from the Holy land by force of arms‚ most notably during the Great Jewish Revolt (66-70). Zealotry was described by Josephus as one of the "four sects" at this time. The zealots have been described as one of the first
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LIBERTY UNIVERSITY THE INTERTESTAMENTAL PAPER A PAPER SUBMITTED TO DR. CHARLES E. POWELL IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COURSE NBST 525 LIBERTY THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY BY RICHARD ASOMANING AUGUST 12TH 2012 Table of Contents Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………….3 Grecian Period………………………………………………………………………………….4 Ptolemaic Period………………………………………………………………………………..5 Seleucid Period…………………………………………………………………………………
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Jewish calendar? Before the establishment of a Jewish calendar‚ the identification and designation of Rosh Hodesh ("new moon" in Hebrew) for a given month was critical in fixing the dates for Jewish festivals for that month. The Jewish high court in Judea‚ known as the Sanhedrin‚ based in Jerusalem during Temple times‚ retained its centralized and exclusive authority for fixing the date of Rosh Hodesh as well as for adding an extra month when it deemed necessary‚ based on the condition of crops at the
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salvation would reach Jerusalem‚ then Judea‚ Samaria‚ and the next the entire earth (1:8). The work begins with the birth of the church in the Upper Room in Jerusalem. The hundred and twenty followers of Christ are waiting for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit in obedience to His instructions. On the Day of Pentecost they are baptized in the Holy Spirit and are empowered to take the Good News to the world. From this single room the Gospel reached Jerusalem‚ Judea‚ Samaria‚ and the furthest countries
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Immaculate Conception. His lineage can be traced back to the house of David. When he proclaimed to be the son of god‚ Jesus was taken to the high court where he was mocked‚ beaten and condemned. He was brought before Pontius Pilate‚ the Roman governor of Judea. The priests accused Jesus of claiming to be the king of the Jews and asked that he be condemned to death. Symbols: During times of persecution the early Christians used a fish as a secret sign of identification. The first letters of each word in
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founder of Christianity even though he himself was Jewish and preached his ministry between 30AD to 33AD. To mark the start of his ministry‚ he was baptised by his cousin‚ John the Baptist in the River Jordan in around 29AD. Along his journey around Judea and Palestine to preach the coming of the Kingdom of God‚ he attracted twelve apostles and hundreds of disciples. During his time on Earth‚ he was reported to have performed many miracles such as walking across the sea of Galilee and transforming water
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and tribunal of the Jews in the ancient world. This body was headed by a high priest and had religious‚ civil and criminal jurisdiction. The name is derived from the Greek word synedrion which means “sitting in council.”1 Each of the larger towns in Judea had their own sanhedrin‚ which served as the local government.2 They were subject to mandates promulgated by the Great Sanhedrin in Jerusalem as the ultimate authority for Jewish religious life. According to Jewish tradition‚ Moses organized the first
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The relationship between the Jews and Romans was complex‚ festering‚ and long standing to say the least. Like many societies‚ occupation and rule create animosity and hatred –and with that‚ resistance and clandestine activities – all of which existed in Juda when the Romans ruled. As with any civilization – attacks and indignities against and one’s religious beliefs proves problematic. The religious differences between Rome and Juda were as different as night and day – monotheism and polytheism
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