The BEMA Podcast 193: AD 100–300
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Oct 29, 2020 Dive into the intriguing split between Jewish practices and early Christian beliefs during the second and third centuries. Explore the complexities of church schisms, including the Great Schism and the tensions at the Jerusalem Council. Discover key figures like Paul and James, and how their roles shaped the divide between Jewish and Gentile churches. Learn about the formation of the Muratorian Canon amidst struggles and persecutions in the Roman Empire, alongside the troubling theme of scapegoating that resonates in today's political climate.
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Early Jewish-Christian Unity
- Early Christianity was predominantly a Jewish movement with Jews and Gentiles worshiping together.
- Recent archaeological finds in Turkey support this unity long before a complete schism occurred.
Schism After Roman Persecutions
- The Jewish-Gentile Christian schism likely happened after intense Roman persecutions of Jews around 114-120 AD.
- Gentile Christians distanced themselves from Jews to avoid Roman persecution, creating a lasting split.
Schism's Impact on Theology
- The Jewish-Gentile schism hurt relationships and severed Gentiles' connection to the Torah and Jewish texts.
- Without Jewish anchors, Gentiles leaned on Hellenistic worldviews like Gnosticism, altering Christian teachings.