Catholics/Conversion of Jews

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Expert: - 9/24/2008


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Dear Edward,


In the TV program 'Children of Abraham'...

http://tinyurl.com/4fz4ze

...broadcast in the UK a few years ago, there is an interview (21 min 30) of Pietro Sambi, Apostolic Nuncio, Jerusalem.  

Question:   Should Christians still seek to convert Jews?
Pietro Sambi:    No.

Assuming this is correct, is there some authority, such as a church document, to this effect?


Thank you

Charles  

Answer
I recall seeing something about conversion of Jews recently.  However, I cannot find that material today.
Would you please resend this question to me next week?  By then, I should have time to find the information.
Thanks, Charles, for your understanding.
Best wishes.

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Edward Bode

Expertise

Catholic dogma, especially as related to Scripture. I have a doctorate in biblical theology [University of St. Thomas, Rome]. I do not answer questions concerning personal moral situations -- ones dealing with right and wrong [sin].

Experience

I have taught Catholic thought in grade and high schools, and in college and universities.

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Catholic Biblical Association

Publications
Catholic Biblical Quarterly, The Bible Today.

Education/Credentials
Graduate degrees in theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University, in scripture from the Pontifical Biblical Institute, and a doctorate in theology from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas; all in Rome

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