Jerusalem as the Central Place for Paul and Acts

In Galatians 1–2, Paul mentions several times that the apostles’ leadership is situated in Jerusalem. Gal 2:1–2, he even designates it simply as “Jerusalem”. acknowledges centrality of apostles Jerusalem his enterprise collection money for saints Yet, city transformed into central theological concepts Paul’s distinction between “the present Jerusalem” and “Jerusalem above” (Gal 4:25–26). Thus, despite debates with Peter James, not only accepts early Christian dwells Jerusalem, but also center Jesus movement This means holiness city, its prophetic heritage, messianic hopes reflected Hebrew Bible are associated community. Quite a similar picture found narrative Acts Apostles. mentioned fifty-nine times. Luke refers to name time again, stressing act live comes other events happen there. oft-repeated references go far beyond accurate geographic descriptions. Acts, author stresses operates in/from Jewish holy center, which accords legitimacy movement. place” The community identified if they sense, follows (and most probably community) associating origin association may be explored light theory place (which related general space or spatial theory). identify show believers leaders It an domination. At same time, claim “Jerusalem” while being persecuted. Hence their self-association resistance.