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The Council of Jerusalem

Era: the New Testament
Place: Jerusalem

The apostles and elders meet in Jerusalem and rule that Gentile believers need not keep the Law of Moses.

People involved

Paul the Apostle
Paul the Apostle apostle to the Gentiles Apostle to the Gentiles
Simon Peter
Simon Peter the fisherman; the Rock Apostle
Barnabas
Barnabas son of encouragement Apostle · companion of Paul
James, brother of Jesus
James, brother of Jesus the Just Leader of the Jerusalem church

Related reading

Simply Jesus Jesus Simply Jesus N.T. Wright Open ↗ Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes Jesus Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes Kenneth E. Bailey Open ↗ The King Jesus Gospel The Gospels The King Jesus Gospel Scot McKnight Open ↗

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