It forbids making statues for worship (Exodus ch.20) but permits organizing groups for the worship of God.
Christianity
The Old Testament is primarily based on the religion of Judaism, which is the oldest monotheistic religion. It contains the sacred scriptures of Judaism and is also a part of the Christian Bible.
The Old Testament is sacred to Judaism
The new Testament is read by the christian believers.
Judaism
Christianity
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.
At least 600+ years after the New Testament of the Bible was written.
Christianity
All Jews and most Christians honor the Old Testament as canonical.