Did Jews of the time think Jesus was a heretic, and that his teachings were blasphemous?

Question

Is this the probable reason for his execution?.

Answer 1

Jesus was basically and orthodox Jew from the West Bank.

He failed in trying to get a following during his lifetime -- only wound up with 12 country bumpkins from the Galilee.

It wasn't until centuries later that the religion of Christianity came unto its own, based not so much on what Jesus did/said, but on what Paul taught.

The teaching of Christianity such as the tripartite godhead, God as a man, the virgin birth, etc. are anathema to Judaism.

Answer 2

No, I see no reason to believe that they did.

The reason for Jesus' execution was based on the fears of 2 groups of people: The Romans, and SOME Jewish people who feared the Romans.

The Messiah in those days very clearly meant a king of Israel who would restore Israel's sovereignty. Anyone claiming to be the Messiah was a threat to Roman sovereignty. Pure and simple. So the Romans would not tolerate anyone claiming to be the King of Israel who was not with the Romans. They were a threat of rebellion against them. So, they would have wanted Jesus crucified based on this.
There were some Jews who did not want to fight with the Romans. They preferred to try to just get along with the Romans as much as possible, so that their life would be easy. They did not wish to anger the Romans, and they were against anyone who did. So these Jews would have wanted to hush Jesus. By claiming to be the Messiah, he was making the Jewish people look like rebels who were about to revolt. So some may have well backed his crucifixion for their own safety and to show loyalty and peace with the Romans.

Jesus most likely did NOT teach anything that any Jew then would have considered "blasphemous." His authentic sayings are quite Jewish and agree to a large extent with other Jewish teachings of the time. So he was not a heretic or a blasphemer, but was simply seen as a threat to the state.

Answer 3

Some did, some didn't. And some of the religious leaders felt their positions were threatened. Some of them also felt any unrest would result in Roman destruction of Judea. And many of the people were wanting Him to lead a political revolt against the Romans.

Not the real reason for His Crucifixion. As He said, no one took His Life from Him; He had the power to lay it down and the power to take it again. He said He could have called 72,000 angels to set Him free, but then there would not have been the Atonement. When He had accomplished the Atonement, then with a LOUD Voice He cried out the Victor's shout of Triumph "It Is Finished!", then He bowed His head and dismissed His Spirit. The Roman soldiers and others were astonished that He died so quickly. No one took His life from Him; He laid it down and He took it again the third day.

Answer 4

Yes, the Jews had a low opinion of him - especially on religious matters. But I doubt that was the real cause of his death. If the Jewish religious authorities had wanted to rid themselves of Jesus, it would have been a trivial task. He would've been toast in no time and the Romans would've certainly looked the other way - if they noticed at all.

The real problems for Jesus were probably the result of his behavior at the temple in Jerusalem. Note that not long before the Jesus incident, some other Jews had marred the Roman eagle at the temple top. The Romans burned the immediate perpetrators alive (and merely "executed" the accomplices.) The Romans felt VERY strongly about their effective control of the temple.

Of course, after the Romans became the guardians of the "Christian" faith some centuries later, they weren't going to blame themselves for the murder of their own "savior." Hence the playing up of the Jewish "hatred" of Jesus and the characterization of Pilate as a gentle, confused chap who gave in to the Jews. (A disgraced Pilate was reprimanded by his own emperor for his immense cruelty in the region - the likely cause of his "recall" to Rome.)

Answer 5

some Jews did and some Jews didn't. the priests thought he was a heretic, while many people believed Him. The priests turned Him over to be crucified for this reason. but there is something more here, Jesus had to die to save humanity and sinfull humanity hated him, so they killed him. every single person that ever lived killed him by sinning, but He loved them anyway. And died willingly, so that if they repented and believed in Him they would be saved from eternal separation from Him in a place of torment.

Answer 6

Absolutely yes. The Old testament taught about loving your father, mother, brothers and sisters as well as neighbors and friends. In one chapter of the Gospel, Jesus said "Unless you hate your father, mother, sisters and brothers, you cannot be called my disciples. The Sabbath Observation is Holy and is said to be the everlasting sign between God and the Jews for generations. It has to be strictly observed by having rest together with the animals they herd. Jesus did his healing on that day and even arrogantly claimed that he is the Lord of the Sabbath. There are ten commandments that was handed down to Moses at Mt.Horeb and 635 descriptive laws that support the major ten. He proudly pronounced there there were only two where all the commandments are hinged to. The Old Testament was emphatic about purging evil things in men. If it is necessary to have them killed or punished, it must be done to prevent evil doers to propagate. Jesus offering of another cheek when the cheek was slapped gave for evil to flourish. Claiming he is the son of God is blasphemy for the God who always said that aside from him, there is no other, no one came before him, there is no one besides him and no one comes after him. If will have time to read Ezekiel 18:3-26, you will find that it is not necessary for Jesus to die for the sins of mankind because as early as the time of Moses God, already have said that those who sin shall be held liable for his own sin.

Answer 7

Very probable.
No one like someone pissing in thier pool. The elders were living large, before Jesus came. (If I rememebr the gospels correctly.)

If he were just a human - then this is true.

As it was part of a divine plan, Jesus knew what he was doing and how the people would react.

Answer 8

Lots did, and the pharisees obviously really didn't like what he taught.

However some Jewish people did not, as all his followers at that time were Jewish. Peter, Andrew, John, James, the women followers, the people he healed, etc. all were Jewish I think.

Answer 9

They did not accept his statement that he was the son of God....so the answer is yes....that concept was something alluded to in scripture up until then, but not clearly stated...

Answer 10

some did, some didn't.

The Jews who didn't believe he was their messiah are still waiting for one.

The Jews who did believe he was their messiah followed him and became what we now know as christians.