MMW 12 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: 613 Commandments, Pauline Christianity, Q Source

• School: UCSD
• Department: Making of the Modern World
• Course: MMW 12
• Professor: Alexander B Stewart

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Luke gospel written in 85-95 acts attributed to luke: luke was a syrian from antioch, companion of paul, gentile (non-jewish) christian. Does (cid:374)ot (cid:373)e(cid:374)tio(cid:374) paul(cid:859)s letter or (cid:272)alls hi(cid:373) a(cid:374) apostle: sometimes contradicts him. Tries to involve more gentiles in christianity. Jesus stayed with his disciples for 40 days then ascends into heaven. During feast of pentecost, disciples can speak all languages and heal sick. Es(cid:272)ape, a(cid:374)d peter says that (cid:862)(cid:449)e (cid:373)ust o(cid:271)ey god(cid:863) Prominent pharisee persuades jews to ignore them and hope they go away. If they do(cid:374)(cid:859)t go a(cid:449)ay, they are i(cid:374)spired (cid:271)y god and everyone must accept it. Stephen arrested for blasphemy/ attempting to overthrow rome: testifies, but is stoned to death, first of many martyrs. Pillars of jerusalem: peter, james, and john emphasize communal meal. Family of jesus: fou(cid:374)ded (cid:271)y ja(cid:373)es (jesus(cid:859) brother, emphasize personal relation with jesus. Jesus == prophet succeeding moses and elijah: emphasize recounting his miracles.