Jerusalem Council II

Jerusalem Council II

Named after the first Council of Jerusalem, an ecumenical body of various Christian denominations is making effort to realize its Second Jerusalem Council. [1]

The title suggests the authoritative connotation in light of the first Council of Jerusalem as ascribed to a meeting in the book of Acts. [2]

References

  1. ^ "Jerusalem Council II" Jerusalem Council II. Retrieved 29 March. 2009
  2. ^ Acts 15:6: "The apostles and the elders came together to look into this matter."

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