Review Questions
Between what two institutions was the synagogue a link of connection? How did the synagogue originate? Who gave it definite organization? Wherein did it differ from the temple and its services? Where were synagogues formed? How many were in Jerusalem? What buildings and places were used for the synagogue service? To what secular uses were these buildings put? What were the arrangements of the synagogue? Where did the women worship? What was "the ark" in the synagogue? Who were the officers? What was the chazzan? Who were the batlanim? What were the services of the synagogue? What influence did the synagogue exert? Whom did the synagogue benefit outside of the Jews? How did the synagogue prepare the way for the gospel?
THIRTEENTH STUDY
The Church in Judea
Part One
From the Ascension of Christ A. D. 30, to the Appointment of the Seven A. D. 35.
We now enter upon the second great subject in New Testament history, the Early Church. This will include the annals of the church from the Ascension of Christ, A. D. 30, to the end of the apostolic age, A. D. 100. This epoch of seventy years is divided into four periods:
1. The church in Judea, from the Ascension of Christ, A. D. 30, to the Appointment of the Seven, A. D. 35.