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Theology in the Raw
What Was the First Century Church Actually Like?: Dr. Nijay Gupta
Apr 15, 2024
Dr. Nijay Gupta, a Professor of New Testament, discusses the unique practices of the early Christian community, contrasting them with Roman traditions. The episode explores the roots of home churches, transitioning to larger congregations, and nurturing intimacy in church gatherings through shared meals and mutual edification.
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- Early Christians worshipped in homes, rejecting Roman temple practices.
- Christian worship challenged Roman political and religious norms.
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Innovative Practices of Early Christians
Early Christians differentiated themselves from Roman religious practices by meeting in homes, devoid of temples, material sacrifices, and priests. Unlike Romans, who worshipped publicly in temples with statues and priests, Christians focused on familial worship, calling each other brothers and sisters. By shifting the paradigm of worship from a political act to a personal, familial one, Christians defied traditional religious structures and engaged in communal activities like shared meals and holy embraces.
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