While the support for differing major positions is difficult to gauge, a long-time Israeli resident on the faculty of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem distinguishes them as follows: 2.

Many Jews believe that when the Messiah comes, he will: Rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem. Bring about the end of war so that everyone can live in peace. Unite all people regardless of differences ...

The Book and the Once and Coming Messiah Like their Jewish predecessors and Jewish contemporaries, early Christians believed that the Hebrew Bible was God's book, and therefore a book that should ...

It's a title that comes from the Greek word "Christos" (Χριστός), which means "anointed one" or "messiah." This term is a translation of the Hebrew word "Mashiach" (מָשִׁיחַ), also ...

The Messiah is believed to be a righteous king who will be sent by God to unite people all over the world regardless of race, culture or religion. Jews believe that when the Messiah comes he will ...

The figure of Jesus is central to Christian belief, but his significance varies greatly in Judaism and Islam, two religions that have distinct perspectives on his life and teachings. Understanding the ...

Christians who believe in a divine Son of God Messiah, do not draw a distinction between the Hebrew Bible’s eschatological hopes for God’s glorious future age of world wide peace and justice ...