Rucki, Mirosław2024-11-132024-11-132014Wrocławski Przegląd Teologiczny, 2014, R. 22, Nr 2, s. 119-137.1231-17312544-6460https://theo-logos.pl/handle/123456789/23421In the paper, the idea and the functions of Apostles is discussed in the context of 1st century Judaism. The main characteristics for the rabbis’ disciples are presented according Talmudic writings and the documents found in Qumran. It was found that it was not customary to appoint “messengers” from among the disciples for any specific purpose apart of usual things that a messenger could do in the name of someone who sent him. Since the word “apostles” appears only once in the Matthew Gospel (which is proved to be the most “Jewish” New Testament book) in the specific context, it could be considered as a remez (a hint) pointing out some important issue. In fact, three main functions assigned to Apostles by their Master, seen in Jewish context of 1st century discipleship, were the clear evidence of Jesus’ divinity.plCC-BY-SA - Uznanie autorstwa - Na tych samych warunkachTrójca Świętaapostołowieuczniostwo żydowskieTalmudproroctwo mesjańskieJezus ChrystusMt 10BibliaPismo ŚwięteNowy TestamentEwangeliaEwangelia według św. MateuszachrześcijaństwoMateusz Ewangelistamisjadwunastu apostołówgłoszenie EwangeliiHoly TrinityapostlesJewish discipleshipMessianic prophecyJezus ChristBibleNew TestamentGospelGospel of MatthewChristianityMatthew the EvangelistMatthew the ApostlemissionTwelve Apostlespreaching the GospelArticle