The Primitive Christians

Authors

E. G. Sihler, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

Publication Date

10-1-1934

Document Type

Article

Keywords

jews, greek, christian, jerusalem, aristotle, augustus, roman, temple tyax, disciples, philo

Submission Type

Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep

Abstract

They were first called Nazarenes or Galileans. The name Christians, or Messiah believers, was first applied to them at Antioch (Acts 11, 19), and, it seems, in scorn. The Messiah in whom the Jews hoped was something entirely different. Their conception of Him was connected with the Temple tax, which was annually sent to Jerusalem from all the provinces of the Roman Empire.

Disciplines

History of Christianity

Scripture References in this Resource (separated by semi-colons)

Acts 11:29; Matthew 20:21; Luke 17:21; Luke 24:21; Acts 17:16; Matthew 24:9; 1 Peter 4:12;

Submission Cost

Free

Submission Audience

Laity; Ministers; Scholars

Recommended Citation

Sihler, E. G. (1934) "The Primitive Christians," Concordia Theological Monthly: Vol. 5, Article 84.
Available at: https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol5/iss1/84