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  2. Biblical clothing - Wikipedia

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    The clothing of men and women of several social levels of ancient Egypt are depicted in this tomb mural from the fifteenth century BC. Main article: Clothing in ancient Egypt The Jews visited Egypt in the Bible from the earliest patriarchs (beginning in Genesis 12:10–20 ), to the flight into Egypt by Joseph, Mary, and the infant Jesus (in ...

  3. Jewish Christianity - Wikipedia

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    At first, these Jewish Christians, originally the central group in Christianity, were not declared unorthodox but they were later excluded from the Jewish community and denounced. Some Jewish Christian groups, such as the Ebionites , were accused of having unorthodox beliefs, particularly in relation to their views of Christ and gentile converts.

  4. Christianity in the 1st century - Wikipedia

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    The true end of ancient Jewish Christianity occurred only in the 5th century. [226] Gentile Christianity became the dominant strand of orthodoxy and imposed itself on the previously Jewish Christian sanctuaries, taking full control of those houses of worship by the end of the 5th century. [223] [note 20]

  5. Jewish religious clothing - Wikipedia

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    Jewish religious clothing is apparel worn by Jews in connection with the practice of the Jewish religion. Jewish religious clothing has changed over time while maintaining the influences of biblical commandments and Jewish religious law regarding clothing and modesty . Contemporary styles in the wider culture also have a bearing on Jewish ...

  6. Christian clothing - Wikipedia

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    In recent decades, some churches have encouraged a more informal dress code. Among the first to adopt this policy were the Calvary Chapel associated churches. [15] Many clergy members, especially those in denominations and religious groups formed in the 20th century, have abandoned the traditional robes and vestments in favor of business casual ...

  7. History of Christianity - Wikipedia

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    The Roman province of Judea in the 1st century AD. Christianity emerged in the Roman province of Judea during the first-century. [1] The first Christian communities were predominantly Jewish. [2] [3] The religious, social, and political climate in Judea was extremely diverse and characterized by turmoil. Judaism itself included numerous ...

  8. Origins of ecclesiastical vestments - Wikipedia

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    The liturgical vestments of the Christian churches grew out of normal civil clothing, but the dress of church leaders began to be differentiated as early as the 4th century. By the end of the 13th century the forms used in the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches had become established, while the Reformation led to changes in Protestant ...

  9. Hebrew Christian movement - Wikipedia

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    The first identifiable congregation made up exclusively of Jews who had converted to Christianity was established in the United Kingdom in 1813; [4] a group of 41 Jewish Christians established an association called "Beni Abraham", and started meeting at Jews' Chapel in London for prayers Friday night and Sunday morning; [5] In 1885, the first Hebrew Christian church was established in New York ...