Messianic prophecy in Judaism
I can describe the Messianic prophecies in Judaism and explain the different interpretations of these prophecies within Judaism.
Messianic prophecy in Judaism
I can describe the Messianic prophecies in Judaism and explain the different interpretations of these prophecies within Judaism.
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Key learning points
- The word 'Messiah' comes from the Hebrew word 'mashiach', which means ‘anointed one’.
- Messianic prophecies are found in the Tanakh.
- There are different theological interpretations of these texts, which lead to different understandings of the Messiah.
- These interpretations of the texts mean that many Orthodox and Reform Jews hold different beliefs about the Messiah.
- Most Jews reject Jesus as the Messiah, but a small number of Jews, known as Messianic Jews, regard Jesus as the Messiah.
Keywords
Age - a distinct period of time
Descendant - your children and any further generations of children that begin from them
Messiah - 'anointed one'; chosen by God to bring a new age of peace
Messianic - relating to the Messiah
Prophecy - a prediction of what will happen in the future
Common misconception
All Jews reject Jesus as the Messiah.
There is a very small number of Jews, known as Messianic Jews, who regard Jesus as the Messiah.
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