"Even the most elementary research reveals that Paul derived his titles for Christ from Jewish messianic expectation. Confrontation with Rome was an unforeseen consequence."
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The First Paul Reviewed by Jerome Murphy-O’Connor (December 28, 2011) Biblical Archeology
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Jerome Murphy-O'Connor
Jerome Murphy-O'Connor (10 April 1935 – 11 November 2013) was an Irish Dominican priest.
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