Outline of Early & Medieval Church History Weeks 1-2

Lecture Outlines (Weeks 1 & 2) Week 1: Disciples, Apostles, “The Twelve”—A Jewish Sect—pp. 5-21 (Dwyer); pp. 611-613 (McBrien) The Jewish World in which Jesus lived: 722 BCE: 587-539 BCE: 539-332 BCE: 332-141 BCE: 141-63 BCE: The Hasmonean Dynasty 63 BCE-70 CE: 70 CE: During the Roman Occupation: The establishment of a puppet monarchy 4 languages are spoken: Four Jewish Sects: Pharisees. Sadducees. Zealots (sicarii). Essences. The Temple: Antioch, Syria: The Followers of Jesus: Those that followed Jesus: The Twelve: The Apostles: Apōstōlōs (gr.) The Disciples: Discipulōs (l.) The Followers: The Crowds: Week 2: Apostolic Community (33-100 CE)—An excommunicated Jewish sect, open to Gentiles; Council of Jerusalem; Death of the last apostle (John)—pp. 22-63 (Dwyer); pp. 10-17 (Comby) The Life of the Twelve after the Crucifixion: The Apostolic Age (33-100 CE): Pentecost: What did the Church at the time of the Apostles look like? They devoted themselves to the teaching of the apostles and to the communal life, to the breaking of the bread and to the prayers. Awe came upon everyone, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. All who believed were together and had all things in common; they would sell their property and possessions and divide them among all according to each one's need. Every day they devoted themselves to meeting together in the temple area and to breaking bread in their homes. They ate their meals with exultation and sincerity of heart, praising God and enjoying favor with all the people. And every day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved. (Acts 2:42-47) The community of believers was of one heart and mind, and no one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they had everything in common. With great power the apostles bore witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great favor was accorded them all. There was no needy person among them, for those who owned property or houses would sell them, bring the proceeds of the sale, and put them at the feet of the apostles, and they were distributed to each according to need. Thus Joseph, also named by the apostles Barnabas (which is translated "son of encouragement"), a Levite, a Cypriot by birth, sold a piece of property that he owned, then brought the money and put it at the feet of the apostles. (Acts 4:32-37) Many signs and wonders were done among the people at the hands of the apostles. They were all together in Solomon's portico. None of the others dared to join them, but the people esteemed them. Yet more than ever, believers in the Lord, great numbers of men and women, were added to them. Thus they even carried the sick out into the streets and laid them on cots and mats so that when Peter came by, at least his shadow might fall on one or another of them. A large number of people from the towns in the vicinity of Jerusalem also gathered, bringing the sick and those disturbed by unclean spirits, and they were all cured. (Acts 5:12-16) When did the Church begin to receive Gentiles? “Judaizers:” Antioch, Syria: The Life of the Twelve after the Pentecost: Excommunication/Expulsion from the Synagogue. Council of Jamnia (c. 70 CE) Birkat ha-Minim