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Under what or who's quideance was the twelve desciple elected after Judas took his life? Why stop at twelve? Who set the teachings, conditions or instructions? I have a couple of interesting questions for a person of your credentials and faiths of present and perhaps past too yet the answer to these question would be appreciated. Ave
The account in Acts 1:15-26 speaks of Peter taking the lead to select a replacement for Judas. The idea of replacement stems from Jesus' words recorded in Lk 20:29-30.
From the earliest traditions before the time of David, the tribes of Israel were numbered as 12. See, for example, Numbers 1:1-42.
Your questions are welcome, Gesus.
Best wishes.
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A scholar of Jewish and Christian scripture (biblical studies), I hold graduate degrees from three universities in Rome [Italy]: Pontifical Gregorian University, Pontifical Biblical Institute, and the University of St. Thomas. I also have a master's degree in English. My special interests are the gospels of the New Testament and the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
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I have taught at three universities and two colleges. My published works include one book, several articles in scholarly journals, and numerous book reviews.
I hold a doctorate in sacred theology from the University of St. Thomas in Rome, Italy; a license in sacred scripture from the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome; a license in sacred theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome.Additionally, I earned a master's degree in English from the University of Missouri in Columbia, Mo., and a bachelor of journalism from the same university.
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I hold graduate degrees from three universities in Rome [Italy]: Pontifical Gregorian University, Pontifical Biblical Institute, and the University of St. Thomas.
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