In this episode of *The Heretic*, we take a profound journey into the mysterious origins of early Christianity, revealing a time when the followers of Jesus found themselves not breaking away from their Jewish roots but deeply rooted in them. How did early Christians, many of whom were Jews themselves, understand their faith in relation to the Torah? Far from abandoning the sacred texts and traditions of their ancestors, these early believers embraced the Torah as a living guide, seeing in it the fulfillment of divine promises through Jesus the Messiah. We delve into the teachings of Jesus, who proclaimed he came not to abolish the law but to fulfill it, and explore the practices of the apostles who continued to honor Jewish customs and rituals. Through the writings of Paul and other early Christian leaders, we uncover how the Torah shaped the moral and ethical teachings of the nascent church, even as the message of Christ began to spread among the Gentiles. Join us as we unravel the complex relationship between early Christianity and Jewish teachings, shining a light on the hidden connections that challenge our understanding of faith, tradition, and identity. This episode will take you into the heart of an ancient world where the lines between old and new, law and grace, are not as clear-cut as they seem, inviting us to reconsider what it means to be truly faithful.