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Previously to the Council of Jerusalem, Jewish Christians were demanding that converts to Christianity from paganism be circumcised and follow the Jewish law. Peter, as the first pope rules that under Christianity, circumcision is no longer a badge of covenant membership for the people of God, and that converts were not bound to the liturgical rites of the Jewish religion. James goes on to clarify that they should, however, respect those aspects of Jewish custom necessary to maintain harmony within the congregation of Jews and Gentiles.

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Where was the council of Jerusalem?

The Council of Jerusalem was the Church Council held at Jerusalem.


Where was the Council of Jerusalem held?

The Council of Jerusalem was the Church Council held at Jerusalem.


Was the Council of Jerusalem the first great council of the catholic church?

It depends on whether you count the Council of Jerusalem or not. The Council of Jerusalem, in the book of Acts, was the first great Council of the Church, the next 21 are listed at the link below, starting with the Council of Nicea.


What was the first great council of the Catholic Church?

It depends on whether you count the Council of Jerusalem or not. The Council of Jerusalem, in the book of Acts, was the first great Council of the Church, the next 21 are listed at the link below, starting with the Council of Nicea.


What chapter of acts was the Jerusalem council held?

The Jerusalem council was held in Acts chapter 15. It was a meeting of the early Christian leaders to discuss the inclusion of Gentile believers in the church without the need for circumcision.


What is it called when church leaders hold a meeting to make decisions about Gentile converts?

council of Jerusalem


How did the council Jerusalem contribute to the development of the early church?

Previously to the Council of Jerusalem, Jewish Christians were demanding that converts to Christianity from paganism be circumcised and follow the Jewish law. Peter, as the first pope rules that under Christianity, circumcision is no longer a badge of covenant membership for the people of God, and that converts were not bound to the liturgical rites of the Jewish religion. James goes on to clarify that they should, however, respect those aspects of Jewish custom necessary to maintain harmony within the congregation of Jews and Gentiles.


Why did Saint Paul and Barnabas leave Jerusalem for Antioch?

Saint Paul and Barnabas left Jerusalem for Antioch to deliver the letter from the Jerusalem Council, which clarified the requirements for Gentile believers. They were also appointed by the church in Jerusalem to share the decision with the believers in Antioch.


What was the first Council of the Church and what did they discuss the conflict that led to the teachings that the Church is Catholic?

Actually, the first Council of the Church was the Council of Jerusalem in the book of Acts, but the Council that you are talking about is the Council of Nicaea in 325 A.D. which produced the first version of the Nicene Creed in which the Church is described as "One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic." The heresy that they were dealing with was Arianism, a heresy by the priest Arian who denied the divinity of Jesus Christ.The Church has been known as Catholic since the first century, it is first recorded in writing in St. Ignatius' Epistle to the Smyreans at the beginning of the second century. Thus the Church was known as Catholic before any conflicts that we know about outside of the Council of Jerusalem discussing whether converts had to be Jewish before they could become Christian.


When was Jerusalem's Church created?

Jerusalem's Church was created in 1879.


When did the Catholic Church meet to confirm its teachings?

Catholic AnswerNot counting the Council of Jerusalem, which is recorded in the Book of Acts, there have been twenty-one ecumenical Councils of the Church. They are listed at the link below.


When was Council of the Church created?

Council of the Church was created in 1835.