It could hardly get any better That appears to be a matter of faith. Just as in many ancestral lineages, information is passed on orally (look at your own ancestral line). And even Paul used scribes to write his letters all the more likely for a Galilean fisherman to use one instead of trying to write without Google Translate. I do not know how powerful is the Catholic Church, suspected by somebody here of hiding facts to disseminate myth. The apostle Paul, in his letters, also talks about meeting Peter in the eastern Mediterranean. That Rock is Christ. Why should we believe professors speaking on Christian history, when they dont recognize the impact of Christs life on the world & admit the only reasons dates count backwards & then forwards is his birth. That is, it describes the sender of the letter as "the elect one in Babylon"a first-century code word for Rome, the oppressive empire of the day ( 1 Peter 5:12-13 ). "Quo Vadis?" ("Where are you going?") refers to a story about St. Peter, passed down through pious tradition. The Rock was never outside of Jerusalem City, which will be renamed New Jerusalem City when the Jesus the Christ returns. Among the interpretations that have been suggested are that he was writing from (1) Egyptian Babylon, which was a military post, (2) Mesopotamian Babylon, (3) Jerusalem and (4) Rome. They were formed later on with the help of Constantine and then had to trace a line back to Peter. Others believe this verse should read: "Your sister church . Yet Acts 15:7 says After there had been much debate, Peter stood up and said to them Brothers, you are aware that in the early days God made a choice among you, that by my mouth the Gentiles would hear the gospel message and believe Maybe he was just referring to the incident with Cornelius? 58 A little later someone else saw him and said, "You also are one of them." "Man, I am not!". 5 Peter was therefore kept in prison, but [ a]constant prayer was offered to God for him by the church. It is certain that he developed proficiency in these languages after the miraculous Pentecost . One of those references is in Rev 16, Then the seventh angel poured out his bowl upon the air, and a loud voice came out of the ctemple from the throne, saying, It is done. And there were flashes of lightning and sounds and peals of thunder; and there was a great earthquake, such as there had not been since man came to be upon the earth, so great an earthquake was it, and so mighty. The Encyclopaedia Judaica (Jerusalem, 1971, Vol. Letter to the Romans, Ch 4. I believe the believers in Rome came from Peters preaching on the day of Pentecost. e.g., Roberts, Ante-Nicene Fathers, Vol. For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made know unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty. Peter was the Apostle to the Jews But on the contrary, seeing that I had been entrusted with the gospel to the uncircumcised, just as Peter had been to the circumcised (for He who effectually worked for Peter in his apostleship to the circumcised effectually worked for me also to the Gentiles) Gal 2:7-8. When James, Cephas, and John, recognized as pillars, acknowledged the grace that had been given to me, they gave the right hand of fellowship to me and Barnabus, agreeing that we should go to the Gentiles, and they to the circumcised.. Jewish boys are well trained whether you are a fisherman or a carpenter. Several of those times the Great City is referred to as Babylon. PETER, SIMON ( ). These verses are referring to the Transifuration of Jesus Christ, as recorded in Mathew 17:1-13 and Luke 9:28-36. the Roman Catholic Church. In 2.16, Eusebius lists Mark as being the first who was sent to Alexandria. Acts kind of ends on a strange note. Nowe Przymierze . Section(s) Owing to envy, Paul also obtained the reward of patient endurance, after being seven times thrown into captivity, compelled to flee, and stoned. Having been entrusted with the good news for those who are circumcised, Peter could be expected to serve in a center of Judaism, such as Babylon. 2021 18 Aug There is much that can be said and written about the life of Peter. Peter was from Bethsaida, which was a dual-town with the Greek city of Julias. These scriptures came to me after reading this article. 2 He and all his family were devout and God-fearing; he gave generously to those in need and prayed to God regularly. Ronald, I think it would not make a lot of sense for Peter to have gone to Babylon, because in his lifetime, it had not been a major urban centre since its inhabitants were deported to Seleucia over three hundred years earlier. And marvelous though it was, yet no marvel. Peter: How a Flawed Disciple Became Jesus Successor on Earth. . Peter would have been lost in Rome as he tended to think Jew first and Christian second theology. It is all a matter of Faith. . 8. p. 485, Acts of the Apostles. Although the story appears to be just that, there is little or no reason to doubt that such an odd date as June 29 would have been made up, but rather the author would have wanted to close on one well known fact as if to justify the reason for observance of the date that was being observed already. Greek was quite abundant in Palestine/Israel too you know There were many Romans and traders there, its not unreasonable to conclude Greek was a circulating language or that the common folk could understand some of it. It should be noted that no early Church Father or early Christians claim that Peter went to Babylon in Iraq. The Bible DOES NOT record every minutia and much has been handed down orally through the Church i.e. Lastly, as stated above before, there is no record or Peter or Pauls death in the Bible or anywhere else. I fear the disrespect lies not with Prof. Denzey Lewis. The Early Church Father Irenaeus who was a disciple of St.Polycarp and heard St. John the Apostle preach wrote in Against Heresies in 190 AD that Matthews Gospel was written while Peter and Paul were in Rome evangelizing and laying the foundation of the Church. Acts 2:1-4. Didnt Paul cuss him out when he was caught trying separate himself while among some gentiles? Also, Peter's Jewish readers would recognize "Babylon" as the traditional metaphor for those opposed to God's people. Its called a pseudonymous letter meaning nobody knows who wrote itbut it definitely wasnt Peter. Thus Peter, the first of the apostles, having been often apprehended, and thrown into prison, and treated with ignominy, was last of all crucified at Rome [Penance, canon 9 (A.D. 306)]. Why going to Rome is such a stretch, a bridge too far, despite such testimony as that below is that it is one cherry that many do not want to pick. If anyone considers and examines these things, there is no need for a long discussion and arguments. He distinctly saw an angel of God, who . The church that is at Babylon, elected together with you, saluteth you; and so doth Marcus my son (1 Peter 5:13) Marcus is a very typical Roman name, 1 Peter 5:12 mentions Silvanus, another typical Roman name. Earlier, Clement of Rome, though mentioning Paul and Peter together, makes Pauls preaching in both the E and the W a distinguishing feature of that apostle, implying that Peter was never in the W. As the vicious persecution of Christians by the Roman government (under Nero) had seemingly not yet begun, there would have been no reason for Peter to veil the identity of Rome by the use of another name. Would he write them about church organization (2 Peter), an issue of more concern to the Gentile community? Satin is sifting everyone like wheat. Never a Catholic Bishop. Let us not forget this point. The church in Babylon that Peter writes about is in modern day Iraq (the remains of Babylon are there). 1 Peter 5:13 The church here in Rome, literally, "She who is at Babylon is likewise chosen"; but Babylon was the Christian nickname for Rome, and the "she" is thought by many to be Peter's wife to whom reference is made in Matthew 8:14; 1 Corinthians 9:5, etc. Paul, writing from Rome, says, "Only Luke is with me" (2 Tim. Why would Peter leave Jerusalem and never return? Have we paid attention to the fine archaeological work done in 2016?? Rome was NOT a long way from Palestine. Peter was enthusiastic, strong-willed, impulsive, and, at times, brash. [] that all of early Christian history reflected a struggle between a Jewish wing (led by Peter) and a gentile wing (led by Paul) until a synthesis was achieved. Not bashing the RCC, but as a disciple of first century Christianity, and a long time student of Biblical and ancient history, it must be said. Peters writings are said to have been written around 66 A.D. Todays so called academics are often not so smart since they often lack basic intelligence common sense. Jerome, where he uses the LORDs Passion is an oath to tell the truth that even Church scribes and others would not alter or lie over, and the later dates the lies that were purposely set for whatever political or other nefarious purpose. In this blog post, Brown University Religious Studies professor Nicola Denzey Lewis answers frequently asked questions about the apostle Peter. Thus was he removed from the world, and went into the holy place, having proved himself a striking example of patience. This is the last mention of Peter in Jerusalem. Of course, we can dismiss this writing because it is not Biblical, right? One early Christian text, the Apocryphal Acts of Peter, recounts many things that Peter did in the city. Also, Christianity was not accepted in Rome until 325 A.D. when Constantine wanted Rome under one religion, and made Christianity the official religion of Rome. Peter first shows up in Matthew 4:18-20, when Jesus calls him to be one of His first disciples. Peter writes from "Babylon" which was a code name for Rome during these days of persecution. Given the fact that Dennis Little made a 4 7 year error when (in 525 A.D./CE) he calculated the date Jesus was born (in 7 to 4 B.C. I have fought a good fight -- I have finished my course -- I have kept the faith. And huge hailstones, about one hundred pounds each (the weight of a talent), came down from heaven upon men; and men blasphemed God because of the plague of the hail, because its plague was extremely severe.(Re 16:1721). They *came to a place named Gethsemane; and He *said to His disciples, "Sit here until I have prayed.". This fact is very clearly attested to in St. Pauls epistle to the Romans and further testified to by the Acts of the Apostles. ; guards for the keepers, A.V.What a picture we have here! He completes his example of Peter in verse 4. 56 A servant girl saw him seated there in the firelight. EUSEBIUS OF CAESAREA I am more inclined to believe that Peter reached and administered from Rome rather than did the same from Babylon based on patristic writings. Furthermore, the miracle is that none of them knew anything about the problems he left behind. BAR has extensive documentation of the Hellenistic nature of Galilee. Four highly acclaimed books, published in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution: Aspects of Monotheism, Feminist Approaches to the Bible, The Rise of Ancient Israel and The Search for Jesus. He it was who first persecuted the servants of God; he crucified Peter, and slew Paul [Deaths of the Persecutors 2 (c. A.D. 318)]. Acts 2:11 Then Peter stood up with the Eleven and addressed them in a loud voice. Peter was there to take that very special language course. The world of the Bible is knowable. Eusebius, H.O.C. After preaching both in the east and west, he gained the illustrious reputation due to his faith, having taught righteousness to the whole world, and come to the extreme limit of the west, and suffered martyrdom under the prefects. The Mount of Olives / Dominus Flevit tomb is a significant discovery which should not be overlooked. Peace be to all true Christians. So it cant be used either way: to prove he was or he wasnt. Biblical Archaeology Review is the guide on that fascinating journey. sing.] This fact is clearly recorded in Acts of the Apostles as recorded by Luke. . Trade was in Greek. The article at Catholic Answers also points out that among others, St. Clement of Alexandria also wrote that Peter was in Rome. Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, "Take courage! Never does the Bible indicate that Babylon specifically refers to Rome, nor does it state that Peter was ever in Rome. Many of the early traditions are oral history and some are eventually verified. The epistle to the Romans doesnt clear up much. CYRIL OF JERUSALEM The Roman church was clearly founded by Peter. For immediately, during the reign of Claudius, the all-good and gracious Providence, which watches over all things, led Peter, that strongest and greatest It would appear that the lack of evidence for Peter being the bishop of Rome is that the search for evidence was desultory or unenthusiastic. The Roman Empire was still very much in power, and remained in power until the end of the 2nd century. There was, however, a large Jewish community in Rome; we even read in Acts 18:2 that they had been expelled from Rome by Emperor Claudius. Further, they would not have been executed in A.D. 56, because in that year, Seneca not Nero was Consul in ROME (Grant, Michael The Twelve Caesars, N.Y.: Barnes & Noble, 1975, 1996 reprint, p.155). I will believe Scripture over science any day. Yet this spotwhich was originally in the middle of an ancient cemeterywas quickly understood as the place where Peter was buried. Pauls whole testimony rides on the fact that he saw Jesus (a few times actually Acts 9:3, 23:11) in the flesh, just as the Apostles had when Jesus was still on earth (1 Cor 9:1, 15:8). After the resurrection, St. Peter was the first apostle to enter the empty tomb (St. Luke 24:12) and the first . This makes sense, because Paul was an apostle to the nations, while Galatians 2:7-9 show that Peters main role was to preach to those who were circumcised, i.e. Jan 22, 2015 at 7:46 Interesting links, but mostly addressed to the supposed claims of evangelicals that Peter was not head of the church, or that he was never in Rome. William, the only document that might be accurate would be the first. There are BILLIONS more NON-Christians in the world. Protestants are so eager to point out that Babylon in the Book of Revelation is Rome. [Simon Magus] so deceived the city of Rome that Claudius set up his statue. Stick to the pure word of the Bible. Afterall, its not like the Holy Spirit was sent in the place of Jesus until His return or nothing (John 14:26, 16:7, 16:13). I don't doubt he was head of the church, and I'm inclined to think that he was in Rome; if so, it's likely he was martyred there. Peters Tomb Simon bar Jonah was discovered in 1953 by two Italian Catholic Priests in Jerusalem. Most people know about Peters traditional burial site at St. Peters. Jesus was, according to some scholars, a radical Pharisee. They were apostles; I am but a condemned man: They were free, while I am, even until now, a servant [Letter to the Romans 4 (c. A.D. 110)]. Are these Peters bones? I will tell you the mystery of the woman and of the beast that carries her, which has the seven heads and the ten horns. Who Were the Maccabees and What Did They Do? His brother Andrew, and friend Philip (both disciples) were from the town and had Greek names. In chapter 15 Paul says he wants to preach where Christ has not been named, which is why he hasnt come there, but plans to stop by Rome on his way to Spain. Id like to challenge the notion that Peter spoke only Aramaic. Babylon is called the 7 hilled city which is a clear reference to Rome. Where is the BIBLICAL evidence that Peter was ever in Rome? Peter, and Paul both sowed in Romans and Corinthians alike.
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