From Jesus to the Church: The First Christian Generation

From Jesus to the Church: The First Christian Generation

This study traces the tumultuous history of the very first followers of Jesus. Specifically, author Craig A. Evans looks at how a chain of events from 3-7 CE--beginning with Jesusâ€™s entry into Jerusalem and subsequent crucifixion and ending with the destruction of the templeâ€”led to the separation between the followers of Jesus and other Jews. Topics include the following: 1) whether Jesus actually intended to found the Christian Church; 2) the ways in which Jesusâ€™s proclamation of the â€œKingdom of Godâ€ relate to the Christian Church; 3) the role of James, brother of Jesus, in the new movement in Jerusalem; 4) the tension between James and Paul in the matter of law and works; 5) the conflict between the families and followers of Jesus and those of the high priest Annas before the destruction of the temple; and 6) the aftermath of the Jewish rebellion, whereby the Church moved away from its Jewish roots. An appendix further explores the reasons behind the rift between the Jesus movement and the synagogue.
Country USA
Manufacturer Westminster John Knox Press
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2014-02-07
Format Kindle eBook

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