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Quick links:
Master introduction: Summary overview is the place to start to tie it all
together.
Providence: God’s
eternal plan: The providential transition from Temple to Synagogue to Church
Origin: Synagogues
originated at Alexandria Egypt in 280 BC spawned by the Septuagint
Jesus the Messiah of the Tanakh:
1.
First Century Jewish Messianic Expectation: As
witnessed in the Dead Sea scrolls.
2.
Looking for the wrong thing: Mistaken
Jewish ideas of the Messiah in 30 AD.
3.
Jesus fulfilled Prophecy: Master
list of fulfilled messianic prophecies
4.
Jesus fulfilled Prophecy: "He
shall be called a Nazarene (branch)" Matthew 2:23
5.
Jesus fulfilled Prophecy: “Jesus
would rise the third day” 1 Corinthians 15:3-4
Synagogue Architectural Prototypes in the Church:
1.
Standard architectural synagogue typology: Introduction,
Master Chart
2.
Mikveh for Ritual Purity: The
Christian Maker
3.
Ritual purity stone Vessels: Stoneware
cups and wash basins
4.
Freestanding Columns: Antitype
of Christians
5.
Artwork: Heart-Shaped
Columns
6.
The bema: Prototype
of the Church Pulpit
7.
Synagogue Benches: Metaphor
of Equality in Christ
8.
Women Seating in Synagogues: Not
segregated from men
9.
The Moses’ Seat: Metaphor
of Pride
10.
Niches & Ark of The Scrolls: Prototype
of Church Apse
11.
Table of the Scrolls: Prototype
of Communion Table
12.
Byzantine Church Architecture: Octagonal
and Basilica
13.
Orientation: Early
Synagogues did not Point to Jerusalem
14.
The Church replaced the Temple: Replacement
theology is pure Christianity
Synagogue Worship Prototypes in the Church:
15.
Worship prototypes: Introduction
and Master Summary Chart
16.
Collective Names of Synagogues: House
of Prayer, Temple, Church
17.
Organization of Synagogues: Elders,
officials, attendants, Independent, autonomous
18.
Attendance: Weekly
Sabbath Assemblies in Synagogues absent from Tanakh
19.
Public Bible readings: Preaching
and Teaching In Synagogues
20.
Greek Septuagint: The
Standard Tanakh of every ancient synagogue
21.
Greek Septuagint scroll of the Twelve Minor Prophets written in 50 BC
22.
Prayer in Synagogues: “House
of prayer” Proseuche
23.
Food: Sacred
Passover Meals, No Common Meals In Synagogues
24.
Sermon Topics in Synagogues: How
Christians used the Tanakh to convert Jews
25.
Singing in Synagogues: Non-Instrumental
Acapella Responsive Singing
26.
Benevolence Money: Freewill
Weekly First fruits Collections for poor in Synagogues
27.
Education: Schools
and Literacy of Jews In Synagogues
28.
Role of Women in Synagogues: Never
leaders, preachers but never segregated
29.
Sanctuary Status: Refugees
seeking Asylum in Synagogues
30.
Appendages: Hostels,
Housing and Food Banks in Synagogues
31.
Civil Court: Judgements,
beatings and scourging in Synagogues
32.
Civic Meetings: Political
Town Hall assemblies in Synagogues
33.
Christians replaced Jews: Replacement
theology is pure Christianity
Synagogue Occupation Date (SOD)= Excavation date + Inscriptional date + Literary
date
Allusions: Synagogue
worship allusions and imagery in the New Testament
Master builder Stonemason Jesus: “Upon
this Rock I will build My church”
Everyday life: Archeology of Everyday Life and Homes at the time
of Jesus
Master List: Master list of
First Temple Period, Pre-70 AD Synagogues
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By Steve Rudd 2017: Contact the author for
comments, input or corrections
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