Theodora

Presumably the same way that non-Roman-born gentiles became citizens. Through manumission would be one way, and there were Jewish slaves in early Rome. Or through service to Rome and additionally by becoming a client of an influential Roman. Didn't the Jewish historian Josephus (a.k.a. Titus Flavius Josephus) eventually gain his Roman citizenship by such means -- adopting the praenomen and gens name of his Roman patron Titus Flavius Vespasianus and using his original, Latinized name, Josephus, as his cognomen (as was customary)? -- Nephele synagogue, would anyone happen to know when did the first Jews settle in Rome

Quote: Modern Christianity is a pagan aberration. It has NOTHING to do with the "Law" that Jesus spoke about. It completely condradicts everything in the Law. The law has dietary laws, Christianity threw them out the window. Gladius xx, your comments above are somewhat troubling. First of all, why would Jesus Christ heal on the Sabbath? I agree that there are these antinomian heretic religions out here today that follow NO laws but their own, but the majority of Christians teach and follow, or should follow, the 10 commandments and the

Quote: That is my point. Jesus was a devout follower of Judaism Yes, but Jesus would fit in more with the Messianic Jews of today as would Peter, James, John and the other apostles. I wonder what Judaism will be called after the

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to Gladius xx: I did reread Dr. Eisenman

He conscientiously practiced it and so did his disciples. They kept the Sabbath, kept the dietary laws, and worshipped in the Temple. On top of everything, they were anti Herodian and anti Roman. --------------------------- To Gladius xx From Theodora: Re: He conscientiously practiced it and so did his disciples. They kept the Sabbath, kept the dietary laws, and worshipped in the Temple. On top of everything, they were anti Herodian and anti Roman. Acts Chapter11, describes how the apostle Peter, a strict law-abiding Jew, underwent a profound change in attitude toward eating that which was formerly called

There were other mystery cults which allowed women Like Isis which were popular as well weren't there? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Theodora Re: The Popularity and Rise of Christianity Dr. Robert Eisenman, in his book, Dead Sea Scrolls Uncovered (1992, Element Books,UK), highlights one of the texts found in the Qumran corpus entitled,

There were other mystery cults which allowed women Like Isis which were popular as well weren't there? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Theodora Re: The Popularity and Rise of Christianity Dr. Robert Eisenman, in his book, Dead Sea Scrolls Uncovered (1992, Element Books,UK), highlights one of the texts found in the Qumran corpus entitled,