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CHAPTER 3
The Lasting Legacy of the Apostles
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With the Council of Jerusalem Gentiles were freed from Jewish Law
Small Christian communities sprang up Passed on storied by word of mouth
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Answer
Why would the accounts of miraculous deeds prove a successful missionary tool for Christians working among pagan worshippers of many gods?
Can you explain why Christianity might overtake pagan religions at a time when they were flourishing (rather than when they were in decline)?
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Why did the Gentile find Christianity so attractive? Related to the people Idols were dead…Jesus was alive Apocalyptic understanding of faith Signs and miracles were signs of the
power of God
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Read 47-55 take notes
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Eucharist
Then Today
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Early Writings
Christian canon Paul’s epistles
51 CE begins writing Addresses them to Christian communities
Paul’s message One God Faithfully loves us Sent Jesus Jesus saves
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The Final Break
Separation was pronounced in 62 CE Many Christians fled Jerusalem after James
death Jewish resentment toward Rome grew Temple destroyed in 70 CE Judaism was at risk of dying out Needed conformity Final break
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Conclusions
Early Christians continued spreading the word
Developed rituals, and practices Christian Testament
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Implications
Small Christian communities are vital Gain an understanding of how scriptures
developed Tradition as well as Scripture