There is a single allusion to “those of the circumcison” (Ti 1:10), but this refers to Jewish-Christians belonging to the community. They are criticised for being, more so than other members of the community, “rebellious people, idle talkers and deceivers”. Besides, the putting on guard against “endless genealogies” found in 1 Ti 1:10 and Ti 3:9, probably refers to Jewish speculations about Old Testament personages, “Jewish myths” (Ti 1;4).
Neither does the Letter to the Hebrews mention “the Jews” or even “the Hebrews”!
It does mention once “the sons of Israel”, in reference to the Exodus (Heb ), and twice “the people of God”. 341 It speaks of Jewish priests when it recalls “those who officiate in the tent” (), pointing out the distance that separates them from the Christian cult. Continue reading “Concerned with the internal organisation of the Christian communities, the Pastoral Letters never speak of the Jews”