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From what ancient religions did the early Christians copy the Messianic idea?
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The Jewish religion.
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The Christian concept of messiah does not exist in Judaism. The idea of a literal son of G-d who dies for the sins of man and is resurrected was a common theme amongst the various pagan religions of the region. Some of these pre-existing examples are Osiris (Egyptian), Dionysus (Greco-Thracian), Mithras (Mithraism), and Attis (Phrygian).
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Name one difference of belief or practice of contemporary Christians?
Contemporary Christians of the United States are different from the New Testament early days Christians/Jews. We have church buildings and they did not. We live in the modern western world and they lived in the ancient and eastern way of thought. Most of them were Jews who came to believe Jesus was the Messiah. Most of the contemporary Christians in the United States are Gentile Christians. There are modern Messianic Jews who do believe Jesus is the Messiah and Savior of the world. We have modern instruments to use with our singing and the old days Christians barely had an instrument within 5 miles of their worship meetings. Our music is sung in English and their music was sung in Aramaic or Greek or Hebrew. The Messianic Jews of today will often sing in the Hebrew style and in the Hebrew language. We have the same core beliefs as those of the New Testament Christians. The NT Christians did not have the "Roman Catholic Church or a Pope." Contemporary Protestant Christians and Messianic Christians do not have the Roman Catholic Rule or the Pope either. We believe the Scripture is the only authority for the believer as well as God Almighty.
What is septaugint?
Ancient Greek translation of the Jewish scriptures. This was an Old Testament source for early Christians.
Why were early Christians attracted to the islands?
Why were early christians attracted attracted to the island
Why were the Romans so accepting of Christianity?
AnswerWhereas some people seem to assume that the ancient Romans spent all their time harrassing and persecuting the Christians, this question seems to assume that the ancient Romans were perpetually friendly towards the Christians. The truth seems to be somewhere in the middle.Some Romans and others in the early Roman empire did have concerns with Christians. After all, Christians refused to worship the ancient gods, which made them guilty of the crime of atheism. But apart from this it is in the nature of polytheistic religions to be tolerant towards other religious beliefs. When you do not have to spend your time defending the integrity of your god as the only god (because to the Romans, there were many gods, and no one even knew how many) you can easily be tolerant towards any one who comes along with news of a new god.
What were religions in early Europe?
There are numerous amounts of religions and spiritual beliefs in early Europe. Some of the known religions are: Wicca, Druid, various forms of Paganism, and Judaism.
Did the Moors persecute Christians?
Yes, the Moors did persecute the Early Christians.
How did the early christians relate to the roman world?
The Romans regarded the early Christians as being weird and secretive. There was a prejudice against them.
Why do christians celebrate Christmas on 25 dec if there is proof that Jesus was born in April?
There is no real proof that Jesus was born in April. Many point to the shepherds in the field that is inconclusive as shepherds can be in the field whenever they like. The reason Christians celebrate in December was an early syncronism (lining up two religions) with a pagan festival. God is all about redeeming and early christians did that. They took a pagan holiday and gave it christian meaning. They redeemed it and made it christian.
Did the early Christians call the ancient holy writings of the Jews the New Testament?
I think the person asking the question meant to say OldTestament. Neither the Old nor the New Testament was called that until they were compiled as the Bible in the late 14th century.
What version of the Old Testament was used by the early Christians in the first few centuries?
The early Christians used the Septuagint, an early but flawed Greek translation of the Hebrew scriptures.
What has the author Ephraim Pagitt written?
Ephraim Pagitt has written: 'Heresiography, or, A discription of the hereticks and sectaries of these latter times' -- subject(s): Heresy, Sects 'Christianographie, or, The description of the multitude and sundry sorts of Christians in the world not subject to the pope' -- subject(s): Catholic Church, Christianity, Controversial literature, Early works to 1800 'A relation of the Christians in the world' -- subject(s): Christianity, Christianity and other religions, Christians, Church history, Early works to 1800
When was the first Christmas after Jesus was born celebrated?
The early Christians did not celebrate Christmas. Many parts of the celebration of Christmas were originally from pagan religions, and were celebrated by non-Christians. In around 300 AD, the celebration of Christmas became a Roman Catholic holiday, and gradually thereafter was accepted by Protestants also. Even many early settlers in the colonies which became the US did not celebrate Christmas because they saw it as a pagan holiday. It was not seen by these Christians as having anything to do with Christ.
