Birth of Christianity

Jesus' crucifixion and later rise of Christianity raise questions about his divinity, Church creation, and Peter's role as his successor.

Disciples' expectations, hopes after Jesus' death, the kingdom's nature, resurrection belief, and return of Jesus are examined.

Conflict between Hebrews and Hellenists, Stephen's martyrdom, and its impact on the movement's expansion are explored in Jerusalem.

Paul's conversion, his role as an apostle, and his self-perception as the lowest are examined in relation to the New Testament.

Coexistence challenges, the circumcision debate, and Paul's opposition to Peter and James are discussed in the Jerusalem assembly.

Paul's denunciation of Jews and his role in Christian anti-Semitism are explored, questioning his authorship of such statements.

The nature of Acts and its intended audience, whether archival or epic, is examined, shedding light on its purpose and persuasion.

Paul's role as the propagandist of faith and his alleged betrayal of Jesus, rupture with Judaism, and influence through his Epistles are investigated.

The consequences of Jewish revolts, the exclusion of Christians by Judaism, and Christianity claiming to be "verus Israel" are examined.