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What the Fathers say
Eastern Fathers
Theophylact of Ohrid
He brought all these testimonies as proof that those called from among the Gentiles must live in unity and be of one mind with those who came from among the Jews; he humbles them so that they would not exalt themselves over those called from among the Gentiles, for all the prophets called them, while he again persuades those called from among the Gentiles not to be puffed up, showing that they are more indebted to God, as having received greater mercy; for they, not being a people, were united with the people. …
Western Saints
Thomas Aquinas
The fourth authority contains the reverence of the gentiles toward Christ. Hence he continues: and again Isaiah says: the root of Jesse shall come (Isa 11:10). Here he foretells the origin of Jesus, that he will be born of the seed of Jesse. For Jesse was David's father. Therefore he says: there shall be a root of Jesse, from whose seed Christ will be born: in that day the root of Jesse shall stand as an ensign to the people (Isa 11:10). …
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