BIBLICAL CRITIQUE: HELLENISTIC AND HEBRATIC JEWS 1
Biblical Critique: Hellenistic and Hebraic Jews
EMY
School of Education, Liberty University
Author Note
EMY
I have no known conflict of interest to disclose.
Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to
EMY. Email: EMY @liberty.edu
BIBLICAL CRITIQUE: HELLENISTIC AND HEBRATIC JEWS 2
Biblical Critique: Hellenistic and Hebraic Jews
This critique explores how the Hellenistic Jews and Hebraic Jews skillfully and effectively
resolved their conflict and brought harmony to both groups. Acts 6:1-7 delves into the conflict
taking place between the Hellenistic and Hebraic Jews during an era when the church was
growing, and the number of disciples were increasing. Historical accounts suggest that the
difference between Hellenistic and Hebraic Jews were mainly in their native language and their
origin. Hellenistic Jews spoke Greek and were from Galilee or Judea. The Hebraic Jews were
from Jerusalem and spoke Aramaic. The language and geographic origin differences were at the
core of why the Hebraic Jews overlooked the widows of the Hellenistic Jews (New American
Standard Version, 1960/1995, Acts 6:1). The Acts 6 passage is an example of how conflict can
occur today within organizations, particularly when there is a change in leadership. Changes to
an organization’s structure, accepting new leadership and the changes in policies and procedures
often becomes a challenging process. In Acts 6, the Apostles applied effective conflict resolution
skills with their suggestion to appoint seven strong faithful men, thus creating unity for both
sides, and the ability to continue to spread the word of God and increase the number of disciples.
(New American Standard Version, 1960/1995, Acts 6:7).
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Fact Verses
1. The number of disciples increased during this
