Judaism rejects Jesus prophethood arguing he had not fulfilled the Messianic prophecies. Do they have a point?
Why Don’t Jews Believe In Jesus? It is important to understand why Jews don’t believe in Jesus. The purpose is not to disparage other religions, but rather to clarify the Jewish position. The more data that’s available, the better-informed choices people can make about their spiritual path. JEWS DO NOT ACCEPT JESUS AS THE MESSIAH BECAUSE: Intro: (What exactly is the Messiah?) 1. Jesus did not fulfill the messianic prophecies. 2. Jesus did not embody the personal qualifications of the Messiah. 3. Biblical verses “referring” to Jesus are mistranslations. 4. Jewish belief is based on national revelation. 5. At the end of this article, we will examine these additional topics: Christianity contradicts Jewish theology 6. Jews and Gentiles 7. Bringing the Messiah MORE RESOURCES + JUDAISM & OTHER RELIGIONS (AT BOTTOM) What exactly is the Messiah? The word “Messiah” is an English rendering of the Hebrew word “Mashiach”, which means “Anointed.” It usually refers to a person initiated into God’s
