Judaism is the religion that was a precursor to Christians. The early Christians, namely the apostles, were Jewish because Jesus was still alive and Christianity had not been developed yet. Jesus himself was Jewish.
As far as I know, The true early christians never taught Reincarnation. As you probably well know, Christianity came from Judaism. Judaism never taught reincarnation. Reincarnation is primaraly a Pagan, that is either a religion that is not an abrahamic religion (Judaism, Christianity, Islam) or a religion that worships many gods, concept. Misguided early christians, may have incorporated reincarnation into their aldulturated form of Christianity. However, they were clearly not influential enough to influence mainstream Christianity. either that, or they saw the truth, in my opinion.
They were a group of early Christians who were in the process of leaving Judaism.
The Jews had mixed opinions about early Christians. Some viewed them as a sect within Judaism, while others saw them as a threat to traditional Jewish beliefs and practices.
severe persecution
severe persecution
They held Councils at such places as Nicea & Ephesus.
They held Councils at such places as Nicea & Ephesus.
They held Councils at such places as Nicea & Ephesus.
No. The Israelites practice the Jewish religion. Many Canaanite's have converted to Judaism or have taken on traits of the Jewish religion.
The one single event that probably most influenced the early development of Christianity was the decision of Paul to permit gentiles to become Christians without the trauma of circumcision.
Early Christians refused to worship the Roman Gods. Virtually every other religion at the time was polytheistic (many gods), so when
The New Testament is the Holy Book that refers to the life of Jesus Christ and the life of the early christians