JAN. 22:  JUDAISM AND CHRISTIANITY IN THE FIRST THREE CENTURIES

Judaism:  a representation of the Temple (from the third-century synagogue at Dura-Europus)

Jerusalem:  the Temple Mount today

Check out this reconstruction of what the first-century Temple might have looked like.

AD 70:  The Romans destroy Jerusalem and the Temple

Early views of Jesus:

Miracles of Jesus (from the wooden doors of St. Sabina in Rome, fifth century)

Christ crucified, with the two thieves (fifth century)

The Good Shepherd, who warns us:  "Beware of wolves in sheep's clothing."

Leave it to the experts:  Apostolic authority