interpreted the OT incorrectly when they saw in it the preparation for the coming of Jesus. J.’s argument in this dialogue can be summarized by saying that for him the OT points toward Jesus chiefly in two ways: through its prophetic words, and through deeds or actions that are “figures” or “types” which also point toward Jesus. Thus, J. quotes the sayings of the prophets which by that time were linked with Jesus. But it is also necessary to take into account the “types,” for example, that of the
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