Thank you for the book info. Just one thing tho and this is a question that I haven't gotten a satisfactory answer on..how could people who followed the way be called "christian" when Yeshua was called Messiah, Master, Teacher. "christ" was/is not a Hebrew word. I have read when King James had the Bible translated he used that word just as the word church is not a Hebrew word. The Followers of the Way gathered in assemblies. Jewish people which is what they were went to synagogues not "churches". Why were the words changed? We have those words Messiah, Yeshua, synagogue, assemblies in our vocabulary. I just wrote them so why don't we use the original words?
Thank you. I've been watching several different documentaries about the ruins of the towns where Paul lived and started churches. It's so helpful to know about this book and a bit about it. Such important information.
I have been taught that the term Christian was a kind of mocking by those who hated the believers. As Jesus said, if they hated Me, they will also hate you. Yet He commands us to pray for those who treat us badly and to love our enemies.
I don’t believe Barnabas taught Paul anything regarding the purpose of Jesus and Gods inventions and Paul’s purpose . He was downloaded all information through the Holy Spirit instantaneously at his conversion.
You do not mention how he addresses the Catholic Church. Jesus gave the keys to the kingdom to Peter, the first Pope. All the early Popes were martyred. Jesus also made the Apostles the first Bishops, with the power to forgive sins and create new Bishops/priests who could consecrate the Eucharist. And He did this so that He could be with us until the end of time. My understanding of Frank Viola’s theology is that he is not a fan of “institutional churches” but rather an “organic church.” That is heresy.
TQ For your Summary of the Book. The is so much to learn that can never be learned & so much to Do that never can be done🍃🌱
The journey is endless and we’re all works in process. TQ Buffalo The Circle of Life. Elton John, The lion King. Beautifully written in 15 minutes on Restaurant napkins. Astounding!
This answers some questions I have had, pertaining to Saul/Paul and the letters/books he wrote (or had scribes write). Thank you! This looks like an excellent book!
if I could keep my eyes in the text and out of the footnotes, it would be a fast read, but so much meaty material in the >2500 footnotes! i'm making a list of books and websites he used as references.
Thank you for the book info. Just one thing tho and this is a question that I haven't gotten a satisfactory answer on..how could people who followed the way be called "christian" when Yeshua was called Messiah, Master, Teacher. "christ" was/is not a Hebrew word. I have read when King James had the Bible translated he used that word just as the word church is not a Hebrew word. The Followers of the Way gathered in assemblies. Jewish people which is what they were went to synagogues not "churches". Why were the words changed? We have those words Messiah, Yeshua, synagogue, assemblies in our vocabulary. I just wrote them so why don't we use the original words?
Act 11:26 - The disciples were first called Christians at Antioch.
Viola says Christian also means "Messiah's people" I also think He was called "the Christ."
Yes, and Greek was the “lingua Franca” at the time. Many, many people spoke Greek as their 2nd or 3rd language.
Carolyn I think you will find this video very interesting. And you are 100% correct.
https://youtu.be/AP6MMFlLQJU?si=6n33EdGtg7NS_wr8
Thank you. I've been watching several different documentaries about the ruins of the towns where Paul lived and started churches. It's so helpful to know about this book and a bit about it. Such important information.
I have been taught that the term Christian was a kind of mocking by those who hated the believers. As Jesus said, if they hated Me, they will also hate you. Yet He commands us to pray for those who treat us badly and to love our enemies.
that is one of the interpretations of the word "christian' - it could be used disparagingly. Viola talks about that too...
I don’t believe Barnabas taught Paul anything regarding the purpose of Jesus and Gods inventions and Paul’s purpose . He was downloaded all information through the Holy Spirit instantaneously at his conversion.
You do not mention how he addresses the Catholic Church. Jesus gave the keys to the kingdom to Peter, the first Pope. All the early Popes were martyred. Jesus also made the Apostles the first Bishops, with the power to forgive sins and create new Bishops/priests who could consecrate the Eucharist. And He did this so that He could be with us until the end of time. My understanding of Frank Viola’s theology is that he is not a fan of “institutional churches” but rather an “organic church.” That is heresy.
TQ For your Summary of the Book. The is so much to learn that can never be learned & so much to Do that never can be done🍃🌱
The journey is endless and we’re all works in process. TQ Buffalo The Circle of Life. Elton John, The lion King. Beautifully written in 15 minutes on Restaurant napkins. Astounding!
Peace be with all sentient beings. 🌈✨🔆✌️💚
This answers some questions I have had, pertaining to Saul/Paul and the letters/books he wrote (or had scribes write). Thank you! This looks like an excellent book!
if I could keep my eyes in the text and out of the footnotes, it would be a fast read, but so much meaty material in the >2500 footnotes! i'm making a list of books and websites he used as references.