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{{See also|Justin Martyr}}
The identity of Trypho as rabbi [[Tarfon]] (the Hebrew name Tarfon likely derived from Greek Trifon(Trypho)) has been proposed, but virtually all scholars mentioned in Claudia Setzer's ''Jewish Responses to Early Christians'' do not accept the notion that Trypho is Tarfon.<ref name=Claudia215>''Jewish Responses to Early Christians''; by Claudia Setzer (Nov 1, 1994) {{ISBN|080062680X}} page 215</ref> These scholars say that Trypho is a fictional character invented by Justin for his literary goals.<ref name=Claudia215/><ref name=Larry493>''Exploring Jewish Literature of the Second Temple Period''; by Larry R. Helyer (Jul 5, 2002) {{ISBN|0830826785}} page 493</ref> Setzer's book further claims that, whether a character on which Trypho was based existed or not, one can generally assume that Trypho's words are "largely put in his mouth by Justin".<ref>''Jewish Responses to Early Christians''; by Claudia Setzer (Nov 1, 1994) {{ISBN|080062680X}} page 135</ref>
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