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What practical question was raised regarding converts to Christianity in relation to Judaism?

  • Whether converts have to observe all Jewish holidays
  • Whether converts have to learn Hebrew
  • Whether converts have to follow the dietary laws of Judaism
  • Whether converts have to be circumcised as prescribed in Genesis 17 (correct)

What are the two general responses of Christians regarding the relationship with mainline Judaism?

  • One emphasizes the authority of the Torah; the second emphasizes the authority of the New Testament
  • One advocates for strict adherence to Jewish customs; the second advocates for complete separation from Judaism
  • One promotes the exclusivity of Christianity; the second promotes the inclusivity of Judaism
  • One stresses continuity with Judaism; the second emphasizes discontinuity (correct)

What was the central question regarding the relationship between those who accept Jesus as the Messiah and mainline Judaism?

  • Does one have to be a Jew before one can become a Christian (correct)
  • Is it necessary to renounce Judaism to become a Christian
  • Should Christians observe Jewish traditions alongside Christian practices
  • Can one be both Jewish and Christian simultaneously

During the period 33-313 AD, what was the main issue in the relationship between Christians and Judaism?

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What practical requirement for converts to Christianity was a point of contention in relation to Judaism?

<p>Circumcision as prescribed in Genesis 17 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the rumors that arose about Christians during the early centuries?

<p>Incest: the talk about “brothers” and “sisters” generated rumors of orgies taking place at their meetings (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason behind the accusation of atheism against Christians by the Romans?

<p>Christians refused to worship the emperor, which was considered an act of treason and an insult to the gods (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the practical outcome for Christianity as it separated itself from Judaism under Roman law?

<p>It lost the protection it enjoyed as a licit religion under Roman law (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the initial outbreak of persecution against Christians attributed to under Nero's rule?

<p>The fire in Rome in 64, which Nero blamed on the Christians (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is traditionally considered to be the first Christian martyr, according to the text?

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Flashcards

Christian-Jewish relationship

Early Christians' relationship to mainstream Judaism, debated if Christians were separate or continuous with Jewish tradition.

Convert circumcision

Early debate over whether converts to Christianity needed circumcision as per Jewish law (Genesis 17).

Christian martyrdom

The act or process of being a Martyr for the Christian faith.

Emperor worship

Required reverence—by Roman law—of the Emperor as a divine entity. Christians refused this.

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Christian separation

Christians' separation from Judaism under Roman Law. Christians lost protection as a result.

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Nero's Fire

Event in Rome linked to the persecution of Christians by Emperor Nero.

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Early Christian rumors

Negative rumors circulated about Christians, such as incest accusations.

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Atheism accusation

Christians were accused of atheism by Romans for refusing emperor worship.

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Stephen as Martyr

Traditionally the first Christian martyr.

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Continuity vs. discontinuity

Key question in early Christian-Jewish relations: were early Christians a continuation of Judaism, or distinct from it?

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