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Dialogue with Trypho

A long scriptural debate about prophecy, covenant fulfillment, and the identity of Jesus as promised Messiah.

Justin Martyrmid 2nd century2nd century

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Category
Apologists
Genre
Treatise
Tradition
Cross-Tradition
Region
Rome and Asia Minor
Original language
Greek and Latin
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Jewish-Christian RelationsChristologyScripture InterpretationApologetics

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  • Jewish-Christian debate

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Dialogue with Trypho