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Question 1

Jerusalem Conference -

Answer 1

about year 50, Paul and Barnabas go to Jerusalem to discuss with the leaders of that church whether Gentile members of the church had to be circumcised and begin to observe the Torah as Jews did; basic question was whether Gentiles had to become full proselytes to Judaism in order to be full members of the church

Question 2

Pentecost -

Answer 2

harvest festival within Judaism that also celebrates the giving of the law to Moses; pilgrimage feast comes fifty days after Passover; in Acts, it is on this feast day that the church comes into existence

Question 3

occasional letters

Answer 3

Written by paul
“actual communications to particular individuals and communities, sent through the ancient equivalent of the mail.”
The occasional nature affects interpretation by us having to understand their context in order for them to make sense.

Question 4

paul’s assumptions and concerns

Answer 4

assumed: jesus was coming back in his lifetime, claims he’s an apostle
concern: must understand letters’ context in order for them to make sense.

Question 5

Paul’s view of history

Answer 5

1. Period of 1st adam
2. Christ is resurrected
3. 2nd adam
4. parusia -> 2nd coming
5. “all in all” general resurrection of the dead

doesn’t believe church can be divided

Question 6

1 Corinthians reason for division

Answer 6

difference in interpretations led to differing judgements