Why was the destruction of Jerusalem in AD significant for Christianity?

Answer 1

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Jesus had prophesied that the whole Jewish system, would be replaced by his sacrifice. Thus there was no more a need for sacrifices; for observances; etc etc.

Because the nation rejected God's means of SALVATION, God had now purposed to 'abandon the house' of the whole Jewish system, in all its parts -- including the priesthood.

The destruction of Jerusalem took care of the whole system, part & parcel.

The destruction of Jerusalem destroyed all records; including genealogies.

The records needed to prove which tribe people were from; to being able to determine a royal lineage; and a priesthood lineage; -- all this was put out-of-the-way, once and for all. -- His Son had come - - there was no more need for the previous stuff; so get rid of it, as if by 'fire'. Only ashes left; un-usable; un-identifiable.

This was all arranged for by Jehovah God, to being able to promote a completely new form of worship, thru Christ Jesus, God's appointed and anointed King and High Priest. He was now the 'LAMB OF GOD' that takes away the sins of the world. No more animal sacrifices needed; no more out-pouring of blood.

So yes, the destruction of Jerusalem was very significant for Christianity.

Answer 2

Another answer from our community:

Jesus had prophesied that the whole Jewish system, would be replaced by his sacrifice. Thus there was no more a need for sacrifices; for observances; etc etc.

Because the nation rejected God's means of SALVATION, God had now purposed to 'abandon the house' of the whole Jewish system, in all its parts -- including the priesthood.

The destruction of Jerusalem took care of the whole system, part & parcel.

The destruction of Jerusalem destroyed all records; including genealogies.

The records needed to prove which tribe people were from; to being able to determine a royal lineage; and a priesthood lineage; -- all this was put out-of-the-way, once and for all. -- His Son had come - - there was no more need for the previous stuff; so get rid of it, as if by 'fire'. Only ashes left; un-usable; un-identifiable.

This was all arranged for by Jehovah God, to being able to promote a completely new form of worship, thru Christ Jesus, God's appointed and anointed King and High Priest. He was now the 'LAMB OF GOD' that takes away the sins of the world. No more animal sacrifices needed; no more out-pouring of blood.

So yes, the destruction of Jerusalem was very significant for Christianity.

Answer 3

The most significant issue for Christians and mainstream Jews alike was the destruction of the Temple. During the several decades between the death of Jesus and the destruction of the Temple, Christians and mainstream Jews had continued to worship at the Temple, which would certainly have involved them in making animal sacrifices to God. after the destruction of the Temple, synagogues became more important and Christians continued to worship there until the Jews banned them around 90 CE. However, Jewish law required that animal sacrifices could only be made at the Temple, so Christians and Jews alike could not longer sacrifice to God.

The destruction of the Temple in the year 70 really marked the end of an era. The sects of the Sadducees and Pharisees disappeared, leaving the Jews without religious leadership. Christianity and Rabbinic Judaism evolved in this environment, competing for followers among the Jews. Rabbinic Judaism was far more successful in attracting Jewish followers, and Christianity adapted by becoming a religion for gentiles.