relate what happened after the crucifixion?
relate how the community set up by Jesus, survived the crisis of the crucifixion, dealt with its
problems and set a course for the future?
What factors would have been at play?
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Immediately after the resurection and descent of the Holy Spirit there would have been enormous
creative energy surging through the community.
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Given that the gospels of Mark, Matthew and Luke establish that two distinct societies exist within
the community, cracks would eventually emerge.
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The early community would have to confront the "cracks" and key faults at the base of each society
and take action to counter them.
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