They '''all''' were of Jewish descent, even though some, such as Matthew (a.k.a. Levi), worked for the Romans as a tax collector, and several of them are known by Greek names rather than Hebrew or Aramaic equivalents.
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Who wasn't Jewish amongst the 12 disciples?
All of Jesus' twelve chosen disciples were Jews. There was one "non-Jew" significant among the writers of the Bible; Luke, the author of the third gospel and the book of Acts.
What was the background of the 12 disciples of jesus?
They were all Jewish men.
What did the twelve disciples say at the last supper?
Who amongst you has betrayed me?
Who are the followers of jesus were praying in the upper what when the holy spirit came?
there was 120 of them including the 12 disciples the Jewish counsel
Why is Matthew considered to be Jewish?
All of the first Christians were Jewish. Jesus and his disciples were all Jewish.
Which of Jesus's disciples was a pharisees?
None of the 12 disciples, as far as we know, were pharisees. However, the apostle Paul, the writer of most of the New Testament letters, was a Pharisee before his dramatic conversion on the road to Damascus. He was tutored in Jewish Law by the rabbi known as Gamaliel, and an expert in Jewish Law.
What stories are Jesus 12 disciples in?
trying fine the 12 disciples of jesus in the bible
Why do the disciples all have non-Jewish names?
Because in the English Bible the disciples names are a translation of their Jewish name or possibly a transliteration of their Jewish names. For example Simon is English for the Jewish name Shimon and John is the English equivalent of Jochanan
How disciples are there?
How many disciples?There were 12 disciples. Judas betrayed Christ, and was replaced by Mathias.
Who of the twelve disciples were major and minor prophets?
The 12 disciples were not prophets.
The Jewish ghettos were located in this country?
Poland amongst others.
Why are there only 10 and not 12 disciples and Jesus is even one of those 10 disciples?
There were a total of 12 disciples in all, and Jesus was not counted among them at all.
Who spread the word of Christianity outside the Jewish community?
The apostles and disciples.
Why did Jesus have the last supper with his disciples?
They were celebrating the Jewish feast of the Passover.
J had 12 D?
Jesus had 12 Disciples
What is 12 D of J?
12 Disciples of Jesus
Why did the Jewish leaders persecute the disciples?
If you are referring to the disciples of Jesus, first you'll have to prove that Jewish leaders persecuted them. Jewish tradition holds that the main reaction consisted of ignoring them. If persecution took place, it would have been because the fledgling group was viewed as heretical.
What is the collective name given to the 12 people that followed Jesus?
They are usually called the Apostles, but they are also referred to as the 12 Disciples. It's better to always include the 12 (with both Apostles and Disciples), both for clarity and also because Christ had many, many disciples.
Biblical signifance of the number 12?
The Biblical significance of the number 12 ....is ......1 over 2,, one of two choices,, the difference between right and wrong.....( taken from my new book . "2010 Loves Lies Within" )... The 12 Disciples give direction,, 6 Right,, 6 Left....,, Humanity has 2 choices...ANSWERThe significance of the number 12 in the bible is the association of it with the people of Israel. Examples like: 12 Jewish tribes, 12 Jewish Apostles. If the Jewish people had a specific number, it would be 12.
What is klezmer music?
It's Jewish music ____________ Music that originated amongst Eastern European Jews. I call it Jewish Jazz.
Why did jesus choose 12 deciples?
Answer Jesus chose 12 disciples as his close followers, but also chose many more. In the gospel accounts we also hear of the '72' that were sent out into the surrounding villages to proclaim Jesus' arrival. The fact is that in Jewish custom 12 was a special number. It is the smallest number divisible by six factors, 1,2,3,4,6 and 12, and symbolised 'perfection'. Therefore we have the 12 tribes of Israel, the 12 discipples of Jesus, the 12 X 12 thousand in heaven (in revelation) and Jesus closest disciples, Peter, James and John (3 of them - one quarter of 12), and the 72 (half of 12 times 12). Therefore, the 12 disciples symbolised a perfect number for Christ's mission on earth. After Jesus' mission ended, there were only 11 disciples of course - as Judas Iscariot had hanged himself. Nevertheless even the disciples themselves saw the need for a 'perfect' number and elected Mathias to take Judas' place.
Do Jewish brides wear white pearls?
Although there is no reason for Jewish brides to not wear pearls, wearing pearls isn't a tradition amongst Jewish brides.
How many disciples were there of Jesus?
12
What does the number 12 represent?
disciples
Was Jesus last supper with apostles or disciples?
Jesus had the last supper with his 12 disciples.
