The legendary missionary journey of St. Paul, which led to the foundation of the British church, presupposes the existence of a Jewish community - always the initial object of his propaganda - even before the capture of Jerusalem by Titus in the year 70.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Early Christian missions assumed an existing Jewish community for initial outreach.
- In plain terms
- St. Paul's journey presupposed Jews were already in Britain.
- What can you take from it?
- Christian expansion relied on prior Jewish presence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Was Jewish presence necessary for Christianity?
- How do we verify early missions?
Another view
This assumes direct historical evidence exists where it may be inferred.
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