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Who said a man must be circumcised before he could become a Christian?
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∙ 11y ago
no one did. A man does not have to be circumcised before he can become a Christian . As a mater of fact according to the fable, Paul, one of the originators of the christian of-shoot of Judaisms gentiles need not be circumcised if they embrace the beliefs as described in the New Testament. It refers to circumcision of the Soul. This was most likely introduced into the religion as many people would be loath to mutilate their genitals for the sake of a religion. The Jews had it forced on them at age 8 days but the new Christians would have had to have it done willingly as adults.
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∙ 11y ago
Some early Jewish Christians, such as those in the Jerusalem Council as recounted in the Acts of the Apostles, believed that circumcision was necessary for male converts to Christianity. However, this belief was later challenged by apostles like Paul who argued for a more inclusive understanding of faith in Christ.
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What event secured the fact that gentiles could become Christians without being circumcised?
The Council of Jerusalem, held around AD 50, confirmed that gentiles could become Christians without being circumcised. The decision was made by the apostles and elders of the early Christian church, led by Peter and James. They agreed that faith in Jesus and baptism were sufficient for salvation, regardless of background or adherence to Jewish customs.
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