From Jerusalem to Antioch
the Gospel across cultures
By Jerome Crowe
The early Christian movement faced a pivotal moment when it expanded beyond its Jewish origins in Jerusalem to embrace the broader Hellenistic culture of Antioch. Jerome Crowe examines this transformative period, revealing how Jewish missionaries navigated the complex process of sharing the Gospel across vastly different cultural worlds.
This scholarly exploration delves into the formation of the first community to be called "Christian," tracing how the message that began in Jerusalem took root in the cosmopolitan environment of Antioch. Crowe draws upon contemporary research to illuminate both communities, offering parallel insights into their historical development, evangelistic approaches, and distinctive practices of worship, education, and leadership.
The book demonstrates how crossing cultural boundaries challenged early believers to articulate their faith in new ways, ultimately deepening their comprehension of Christianity's core mysteries. Through this detailed case study, readers discover how the process of adapting the Gospel to different cultural contexts became a catalyst for spiritual growth and theological understanding.
For those interested in the historical foundations of Christian spirituality, this work provides valuable perspective on how faith communities evolve when they encounter diverse cultural landscapes. Crowe's analysis shows how the early church's willingness to engage with different worldviews led to richer expressions of their spiritual convictions and expanded their understanding of divine truth.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Study Bible from spiritual perspective
- ✓ Explore Primitive and early church
- ✓ Explore Church history
- ✓ Explore Criticism, interpretation
- ✓ Explore Bible
- ✓ Explore In the Bible
- ✓ Explore Religion and sociology
- ✓ Explore Early church
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Details
- Published
- 1997
- Publisher
- Liturgical Press
- ISBN-10
- 0814624324
- Pages
- 160
- Language
- EN
- LC Classification
- BS2545.J4 C76 1997
