I was surprised about the consensus in class that Jews who followed Jesus probably continued making sacrifices in the temple until it was destroyed. Upon reflection I think I understand why it was ok to do so, but at first it seemed like a practice that should have been abolished after Christ. I wonder if there is any evidence that sacrifices were made even after the temple's destruction.
This also leads me to think about the idea that a person does not have to change his or her culture to follow Jesus. In my work with Muslims and study of Islam this is a huge issue. It is essential to claim for those who wish to break down barriers between Christians and Muslims and to best communicate who Jesus is.
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