No. The absurd false irrational delusional ignorant superstitious interpretations of the words and subjects in the Gospels are the bastard children of Paul and Rome, the scarlet beast.
How do you explain this?
Based on biblical accounts and historical tradition, Peter’s ministry was centered in Jerusalem in the early 30s AD, before expanding to regional missions in Judea and Samaria, and finally to Antioch and Rome. Key dates for his missionary actions include:
- 30 AD (Pentecost): Peter begins his ministry in Jerusalem, preaching to thousands.
- c. 34–35 AD (Samaria and Coastal Plain): Peter journeys to Samaria to confirm new believers (Acts 8) and later preaches in Lydda and Joppa, where he raises Tabitha from the dead.
- c. 35–40 AD (Caesarea): Peter visits the Roman centurion Cornelius in Caesarea, leading to the baptism of the first Gentile converts.
- c. 44 AD: Peter is imprisoned by Herod Agrippa in Jerusalem but escapes.
- c. 48–49 AD (Antioch): Peter travels to Antioch, where he interacts with Paul (referred to in Galatians 2).
- 49–50 AD (Jerusalem Council): Peter plays a key role in the Council of Jerusalem, affirming the Gentile mission.
- Late 50s–60s AD (Missionary Travels): Evidence suggests Peter traveled to regions in Asia Minor (mentioned in 1 Peter 1:1, such as Cappadocia, Galatia, and Bithynia).
- c. 60–64 AD (Rome): Peter travels to Rome, where he leads the church, writes his epistles, and is eventually martyred, likely in 64–68 AD.
Paul's missionary actions spanned roughly from the mid-40s AD to the mid-60s AD, encompassing three major journeys: the first around 45-47 AD (Asia Minor/Cyprus), the second from 49-52 AD (Macedonia/Greece), and the third from 53-58 AD (Ephesus/Asia Minor), followed by imprisonments in Judea and Rome, and further post-release travels before his martyrdom around 67 AD.
Here's a breakdown of his key missionary periods:
- Conversion & Early Ministry: Around 32-37 AD, Paul converted on the Damascus Road, followed by time in Arabia and Tarsus.
- First Missionary Journey: ~45-47 AD, with Barnabas, to Cyprus and Asia Minor (Acts 13-14).
- Second Missionary Journey: ~49-52 AD, with Silas, through Asia Minor, Macedonia, and Greece (Acts 15-18).
- Third Missionary Journey: ~53-58 AD, focusing heavily on Ephesus and then revisiting Greek churches (Acts 18-21).
- Imprisonment & Final Travels: Arrested in Jerusalem (~58 AD), held in Caesarea (58-60 AD), shipwrecked to Rome (61 AD), house arrest in Rome (61-63 AD), followed by possible travels to Spain and Crete before a final Roman imprisonment and martyrdom (~67 AD).
John the Apostle (son of Zebedee) had a long, multi-stage ministry timeline:
- Initial Ministry: Called to discipleship around AD 26-27.
- Post-Ascension: Active in Jerusalem and Samaria (e.g., with Peter, Acts 8) around AD 35.
- Council of Jerusalem: Present in AD 49/50.
- Ministry in Asia Minor: Based in Ephesus, supervising churches from approximately AD 66 onwards.
- Exile to Patmos: Exiled by Emperor Domitian, generally placed around AD 94–96.
- Return & Death: Returned to Ephesus in AD 96, dying around AD 98–100.
James the Greater (son of Zebedee) conducted his main missionary actions between the death/resurrection of Jesus (c. 30–33 AD) and his martyrdom in 44 AD.
Key details regarding the timeline of his actions:
- Active Ministry: Following Christ's resurrection, it is believed he was sent out to spread the message, specifically traveling to Hispania (the Iberian Peninsula/modern-day Spain).
- Leadership in Jerusalem: He was a, if not the, chief leader in the early Jerusalem church.
- Death: He was beheaded by order of King Herod Agrippa I in 44 AD.
James led the Jerusalem church from around
A.D. 44 until his martyrdom in 62 CE, with his missionary actions focusing heavily on Jewish Christians and overseeing the crucial Jerusalem Council (Acts 15) around A.D. 49, affirming the inclusion of Gentiles, and writing his letter (c. 45-48) emphasizing practical faith.
Key Periods & Actions:
- Post-Resurrection (c. 30s-40s AD): Initially skeptical, James converted after seeing the resurrected Christ (1 Corinthians 15:7) and became a key leader in Jerusalem by A.D. 44, taking prominence after Peter's departure.
- Jerusalem Council (c. A.D. 49): He presided and affirmed that Gentile converts didn't need full adherence to Mosaic Law, a pivotal missionary decision (Acts 15).
- Epistle of James (c. 45-48 AD): Wrote his letter, focusing on Jewish Christians, stressing faith demonstrated through works, likely before the Council, notes Insight for Living.
- Leadership in Jerusalem (40s-60s AD): He ministered primarily to Jewish Christians in Jerusalem, serving as a unifying figure.
- Martyrdom (62 CE): Martyred by Jewish authorities during the high priesthood of Ananus, as recorded by Josephus.
Focus of Ministry:
- James's missionary work centered on guiding the nascent Christian community in Jerusalem, bridging Jewish and Gentile believers while maintaining strong ties to Jewish tradition
Matthew's missionary dates aren't precise, but tradition says he preached in
Palestine after Pentecost, then left for lands like Syria, Persia, and Ethiopia, dying as a martyr (around 60s-70s AD, possibly in Ethiopia). His
Gospel was likely written in the
late 50s to 80s AD, either before or after leaving Palestine, to preserve Jesus's teachings, with many scholars favoring a
post-70 AD date.
Key Periods & Traditions:
- Early Ministry (Post-Pentecost): Tradition holds Matthew first preached in Jerusalem and Palestine to Jewish converts before departing.
- Departure to Other Lands: He traveled to Syria, Media, Persia, Parthia, and Ethiopia, but the exact date of this departure is unknown.
- Gospel Writing:
- Earlier View (c. 55-65 AD): Some suggest he wrote his Gospel in Aramaic in Palestine for Jewish Christians, possibly around the time of Paul's ministry in Rome.
- Later View (c. 80-90 AD): Most scholars date the Greek Gospel later, after the destruction of the Jerusalem Temple (70 AD), as it reflects a Jewish-Gentile Christian community's needs.
- Martyrdom: Believed to have died a martyr, possibly in Ethiopia, but the date is unknown.
In summary, Matthew's missionary activities spanned from the earliest days of the Church in Jerusalem outward, with his Gospel serving as a crucial record for scattered Christians, likely written in the latter half of the 1st century.
St. Thomas' missionary dates center around his legendary journey to India, traditionally beginning around
52 AD in Kerala and culminating in his martyrdom near Chennai (Mylapore) in
72 AD, after spreading Christianity to India and Persia, though exact dates are debated by historians. He established seven churches in Kerala and converted many before his death, marking the beginning of the St. Thomas Christians tradition.
Key Timeline Points (Traditional):
- c. 52 AD: Arrives in Muziris (Cranganore), Kerala, India, beginning his missionary work in India.
- c. 68 AD: Travels to Eastern India (near modern Chennai).
- c. 72 AD: Martyred (speared) at Mylapore, near Chennai.
Details of his Mission:
- Regions: Tradition suggests he traveled through Parthia (Persia) and India, establishing communities.
- Kerala: Credited with founding seven churches in Kerala, India, and converting families, including upper castes.
- Chennai: Preached and established churches, eventually martyred for converting royalty.
Historical Context:
- While traditions are strong, the historical visit of St. Thomas is debated by scholars, but the enduring St. Thomas Christian communities in India preserve this history.
The Church of the apostolic period experienced explosive numerical growth. Within a short time of its founding, the number of men who believed in Christ "reached nearly five thousand" (Acts 4:4). Green (1970, 13) states that ten years after Christ's resurrection and ascension there were churches not only in Jerusalem but also in Alexandria and Antioch. According to Bokkenkotter (2004, 18), by the end of the first century AD there were at least 40 churches in North Africa, Asia Minor, Arabia and Greece.
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