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# New Wind in the Early Jewish Church
- URL: https://www.pshir.com/new-wind-in-the-early-jewish-church/
- Published: 2026-07-26T14:00:46.000Z
- Updated: 2026-07-26T14:00:45.000Z
- Author: Pinchas Shir
- Tags: Audio, >Audio

A while back, I had an opportunity to develop a course for the institution where I teach, entitled "The Stories of the Jewish Church." The title was intended to be somewhat provocative, designed to emphasize that the early church was indeed Jewish. In this podcast interview, Dr. Parker asks me to share some of the stories I cover in the course, and that is what this episode is about. This is Part 1 of our conversation. 

Israel Bible Podcast is produced by my colleague Dr. Cyndi Parker.

[40 Days of Hebrew DevotionsWhat would you say if I introduced you to an insightful, short book with lots of takeaways from a trustworthy source? The book will gently lead you through a 40-day journey looking at Hebrew words and concepts to enrich your faith and worship. This could be an exhilarating 40-day journey![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/cb/92/cb92d6e7-47ce-4f97-8940-40310199fb9b/content/images/icon/60x60-blk-121.png)PSHIR.COMPinchas Shir![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/cb/92/cb92d6e7-47ce-4f97-8940-40310199fb9b/content/images/thumbnail/40day-cover-1.jpg)](https://www.pshir.com/40-days-of-hebrew-devotions/)

[Jewish Ecclesia in Acts (\~1hr)The book of Acts mentions the church, which is a translation of the Greek word “ecclesia.” This Greek term is ancient, but the word “church” is actually not. Where does this new word come from? What does it mean? How did the early Christ-followers see and describe themselves? Look deeper![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/cb/92/cb92d6e7-47ce-4f97-8940-40310199fb9b/content/images/icon/60x60-blk-122.png)PSHIR.COMPinchas Shir![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/cb/92/cb92d6e7-47ce-4f97-8940-40310199fb9b/content/images/thumbnail/shutterstock_1411760426b.jpg)](https://www.pshir.com/jewish-ecclesia-in-acts/)