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You have degrees in Jewish and Christian doctrines. How is it that the Jewish faith does not believe that whom is called Jesus Christ the true Messiah yet the Christian faith believe he was and is? I think I know the answer but I would appreciate your point of view.
The first followers of Jesus were Jews -- the 12 apostles, and the convert Paul. He preached to the Jews but after some setbacks, placed his emphasis on the Gentiles -- as recorded in Acts and his letters.
Jesus had difficulties with some Jewish people during his lifetime -- especially with the Pharisees, with whom He disagreed, and with some Sadducees [Jerusalem priesthood]. Some also count not understand the promised Eucharist [John chapter 6].
Down through the centuries many Jews have become Christians -- Robert Novak among recent well-known persons, and Edith Stein [gassed in the Nazie camp but recently declared a Saint].
Paul looked forward to a final conversion of Jews before the second coming of Jesus.
The mystery of responding to grace continues. Yet God wants all to be saved and come to a knowledge of the truth.
Best wishes, Gesus, once again.
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Expertise
A scholar of Jewish and Christian scripture (biblical studies), I hold graduate degrees from three universities in Rome [Italy]: Pontifical Gregorian University, Pontifical Biblical Institute, and the University of St. Thomas. I also have a master's degree in English. My special interests are the gospels of the New Testament and the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Experience
I have taught at three universities and two colleges. My published works include one book, several articles in scholarly journals, and numerous book reviews.
I hold a doctorate in sacred theology from the University of St. Thomas in Rome, Italy; a license in sacred scripture from the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome; a license in sacred theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome.Additionally, I earned a master's degree in English from the University of Missouri in Columbia, Mo., and a bachelor of journalism from the same university.
I have been a member of the Catholic Biblical Association of America for 40 years. I am a former member of Society of Biblical Literature.I have spoken on academic topics to local, national, and international groups.
Education/Credentials
I hold graduate degrees from three universities in Rome [Italy]: Pontifical Gregorian University, Pontifical Biblical Institute, and the University of St. Thomas.
I also have a master's degree in English.
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