What is the oldest church in the Bible?
The “church” (Greek ekklēsía, assembly) is traced to Pentecost and the beginning of the Christian mission in the first century and was not used in reference to a building.
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| hideBuilding | Church of the Holy Sepulchre |
|---|---|
| Location | Jerusalem |
| Country | Israel, Palestine |
| Oldest Part | 335 |
| Denomination | Simultaneum |
When was the first church built in Jerusalem?
Early History of Jerusalem
Scholars believe the first human settlements in Jerusalem took place during the Early Bronze Age—somewhere around 3500 B.C. In 1000 B.C., King David conquered Jerusalem and made it the capital of the Jewish kingdom. His son, Solomon, built the first holy Temple about 40 years later.
Which church was the first church?
Tradition holds that the first Gentile church was founded in Antioch, Acts 11:20–21, where it is recorded that the disciples of Jesus Christ were first called Christians (Acts 11:26). It was from Antioch that St. Paul started on his missionary journeys.
What was the first church in history?
During its first phase the church would have held about 60 worshipers; it was later extended to hold about 100. The building appears to have been abandoned during the presecution of 303-311, then refurbished between 313 and 330. It was destroyed by an earthquake in 363.