No, you misunderstand entirely. The quote given (1 Cor 9:13) doesn't refer to a Christian community in Jerusalem, plain and simple. Your rejoinder doesn't really make any sense, because the Christians were not priests making sacrifices in the temple in Jerusalem, on anybody's account.MrMacSon wrote:That still begs-the-question.andrewcriddle wrote:
(More generally; if one wishes to argue that the references to Jerusalem in Paul are genuine but after 70 CE, then the issue is not just the existence of a Christian community [in Jerusalem] at this time but the apparent importance and authority of this community. )
Andrew Criddle
[ ] are my additions.
Andrew is referring to other passages in Paul, where Jerusalem is mentioned in the context of an important Christian community.
It's a separate point entirely.
Romans 15:25 At present, however, I am going to Jerusalem bringing aid to the saints.
Romans 15:26 For Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make some contribution for the poor among the saints at Jerusalem.
Romans 15:31 that I may be delivered from the unbelievers in Judea, and that my service for Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints,
1 Corinthians 16:3 And when I arrive, I will send those whom you accredit by letter to carry your gift to Jerusalem.
Galatians 1:17 nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me, but I went away into Arabia, and returned again to Damascus.
Galatians 2:1 Then after fourteen years I went up to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus along with me.