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Early [[Jewish Christians]] were often called Nazarenes. The term [[Nazarene (title)|Nazarene]] was first applied to [[Jesus|Jesus of Nazareth]].<ref>''Gospel of Matthew'' 2:23</ref> After his death, it was the term used to identify the predominantly [[Nazarene (sect)|Jewish sect]] that believed Jesus was the [[Messiah]]. When this sect branched into the [[Gentile]] world, they became known as [[Christian]]s. <ref> F.L. Cross & E.A. Livingston, ''The Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church,'' Oxford University Press, 1989. p 957 & 722.</ref> |
Early [[Jewish Christians]] were often called Nazarenes. The term [[Nazarene (title)|Nazarene]] was first applied to [[Jesus|Jesus of Nazareth]].<ref>''Gospel of Matthew'' 2:23</ref> After his death, it was the term used to identify the predominantly [[Nazarene (sect)|Jewish sect]] that believed Jesus was the [[Messiah]]. When this sect branched into the [[Gentile]] world, they became known as [[Christian]]s. <ref> F.L. Cross & E.A. Livingston, ''The Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church,'' Oxford University Press, 1989. p 957 & 722.</ref> By the [[4th century|fourth century]], Nazarenes were considered [[Orthodox Church|Orthodox Christians]]. They adhered to the [[Mosaic law]], but rejected the [[Heresy|heresies]] of the [[Judaizers]].<ref name="The Anchor Bible Dictionary 1992">The Anchor Bible Dictionary, Vol. 4. New York, NY : Doubleday, 1992. p. 1049-1052</ref> |
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Revision as of 11:51, 18 October 2010
The Gospel of the Twelve (Template:Lang-el), also referred to as the Gospel of the Apostles, is a lost gospel preserved in fragments within the writings of the Church Fathers. This non-Canonical Gospel gives an account of the life and ministry of Jesus of Nazareth. It details his story from the events of his Baptism to his Resurrection.
Nazarene Community
Early Jewish Christians were often called Nazarenes. The term Nazarene was first applied to Jesus of Nazareth.[1] After his death, it was the term used to identify the predominantly Jewish sect that believed Jesus was the Messiah. When this sect branched into the Gentile world, they became known as Christians. [2] By the fourth century, Nazarenes were considered Orthodox Christians. They adhered to the Mosaic law, but rejected the heresies of the Judaizers.[3]