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Jesus was not Catholic; he was born and raised in a Jewish environment. Prayer was central to Jewish families, with practices woven into daily life, such as morning and evening prayers and rituals around meals. Major holidays like Passover, Pentecost, and Tabernacles were significant. The Pharisees and Sadducees, middle-class Jewish leaders who strictly interpreted the Torah, had a notable influence during his time. Jesus criticized their focus on legalism over the spirit of the law. Explore how Jewish traditions shaped Jesus and the faith he fostered after the destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70.
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Jesus’ Religion Or- How come Jesus wasn’t Catholic?
Judaism • Jesus was Jewish • Prayer was the central component of many families’ lives. • Morning, Evening, Before and After Eating • Three Major Holidays • Passover, Pentecost, Tabernacles • People worshiped at the temple • Saturdays were a strict day of rest
Religious Groups Pharisees Sadducees • Middle Class Jewish men • Loved the Torah • Interpreted Jewish Law very strictly • Jesus sometimes criticized these men for being overly concerned with following the letter of the law rather than the spirit of the law. • Kept the Jewish faith alive after Jerusalem was destroyed in AD 70 • Wealthy, powerful political leaders • Many were priests ZEALOTS • Freedom Fighters who wanted to overthrow Rome ESSENES • Devout men who withdrew to the wilderness in order to live a pure life • Generally unhappy with the was Jewish faith was lived in the cities
