Though it might appear to be splitting hairs, the early Christians were not establishing synagogues, which is the term used for the places Jews worship. For that matter, they were not establishing churches (the term for the building where Christians worship), either. They were spreading the Good News of salvation through Jesus, which resulted in establishing groups of believers. In the early days of Christianity, the believers themselves were considered the church. Since the early Christians were not establishing a formal place of worship, numbers were not an issue. Deb
In Philippi, Paul needed a minimum of 10 Jewish men to establish a synagogue, as this was the requirement in ancient Jewish custom. Paul sought out these men to share the teachings of Christianity with them.
Paul Shaw has written: 'Visiting a synagogue'
Crispus
Yes he did travel to London with Nicodemus to establish a synagogue in galstonbury. See book Beyth Yahushua, the son of Tzadok, the son of Dawud www.african-israel.com.
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Paul's' typical procedure was to enter a new town, seek out a synagogue, and share the Gospel on the sabbath day. Usually Paul's message caused a division in the synagogue, and Paul and his companions would seek a Gentile audience.
Acts 18:8 - Then Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his household. And many of the Corinthians, hearing, believed and were baptized.[NKJV]
Paul usually preached first in the synagogue when he arrived in a new town because he sought to reach out to the Jewish community in order to establish a connection and spread the teachings of Christianity.
Saint Paul's education was likely comprehensive, as he was trained as a Pharisee and studied under Gamaliel, a highly respected rabbi of his time. His education would have included a deep knowledge of Jewish law, scriptures, and traditions. This education played a significant role in shaping his understanding of Christianity and his successful missionary journeys.
he travels there on donkeys and by boat
Most of Paul's travels were by foot. There were no mass transportation systems in place at the time.
Yes, it can be found at the link below: