"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."

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Source: A History of the Jews in England. Book by Cecil Roth, 3rd edition, p. 1, 1964.

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Cecil Roth

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Cecil Roth was a prominent historian known for his extensive work on Jewish history, particularly in the context of European culture.

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