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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
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