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The first-century Jewish historian Josephus mentions Jesus, although the major reference in his Antiquities of the Jews appears to have been edited and augmented by Christian scribes. There are a few references in the Talmud to “Yeshu,” which many authorities understand as referring to Jesus.
- Who Killed Jesus
In 1965, as part of the Vatican II council, the Catholic...
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Learning about Jesus, for many Christians, inherently...
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During the Second Crusade, the preaching of Bernard of...
- Ask the Expert: Who Was Jesus?
The short answer: Judaism does not consider Jesus to be a...
- Who Killed Jesus
In the Jewish perspective, it is believed that the way Christians see Jesus goes against monotheism, a belief in the absolute unity and singularity of God, which is central to Judaism; Judaism sees the worship of a person as a form of idolatry, which is forbidden.
Stated simply, the Jewish view of Jesus of Nazareth is that he was an ordinary Jewish man and, most likely, a preacher living during the Roman occupation of Israel in the 1st century C.E. The Romans executed him—and many other nationalistic and religious Jews—for speaking out against the Roman authorities and their abuses.
The short answer: Judaism does not consider Jesus to be a prophet, the messiah, or the son of God. But the exact way Jews have spoken about Jesus has, throughout history, had a lot to do with the social and political contexts where they were living.
We'll explore the historical roots of Christianity, the Jewish expectations surrounding the Messiah, and why Jesus was embraced as a savior by Christians and rejected as an imposter by most Jews. Before we uncover whether Jews believe in Jesus, it’s important to describe the rise of the Messianic expectations within ancient Judaism.
What is Jews for Jesus? Jews for Jesus is one branch of a wider movement called Messianic. Members of this movement are not accepted as Jewish by the broader Jewish community, even though some adherents may have been born Jewish and their ritual life includes Jewish practices. The beliefs of messianic Jews are theologically incompatible with ...
Some Jews hear the word “Jesus” and immediately think of either anti-Semitism or someone trying to convert them to Christianity. While we should remain wary, we do not need to see the name Jesus as a prod for conflict and withdrawal. Instead, we can see Jesus as part of our discussion.
