2006-12-04 08:39:17 · 22 answers · asked by LenRigby 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
jewish i think
2006-12-04 08:42:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
amu abdul, a good answer. I would add that certain Egyptian and Essenic influences have been noted in an effort to trace Jesus`s religious affiliations. Certainly `mystery school` practises are contained within the bible stories. Interestingly "Damascus" was a name by which the Dead Sea community was known. James (the brother) was certainly affected/involved with the Essenes, and 40 days in" the wilderness" is another pseudonym for the Essene community.Given the strong childhood exposure to Egyptian practises,and the Moses legacy, the only certainty is that Jesus was not mainstream, which no doubt contributes to the Biblical `denial` that he attracted.
2006-12-04 20:12:56 · answer #2 · answered by ED SNOW 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He was born and raised as a Jew. However, it was inevitable that, in view of the need for his words to reach everyone, Judaism in the form of the Mosaic law would have to be modified.
If everyone who wanted to follow Jesus was required to obey the law of Moses, the impractical nature of doing so would become apparent. Imagine if everyone who accepted Christianity in whatever form went to Jerusalem 3 times a year (an action prescribed by the Mosaic law), there would be chaos in Jerusalem when billions of people tuned up. That's just one point. There are many aspects of the law that would be impractical for the whole world to follow.
So, Jesus was a Jew, but he did not require that his followers ultimately should obey the Mosaic law. A consideration of John chapter 4 shows this, especially verses 21-24.
2006-12-04 17:08:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
what is religion, only something that gives people hope, jesus is just happy so many people remember him from a story, like the illiad by homer, passed down over generations and varied along the way
2006-12-04 16:46:57 · answer #4 · answered by carl c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus did not have a religion, he had a belief and a phylosophy that he lived by, like buddah - we can have that same belief without having to follow a tradition - its called spirituality!
2006-12-04 20:55:32 · answer #5 · answered by lit_spirit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Judaism. He was born under the Law of Moses.
2006-12-04 16:43:24 · answer #6 · answered by LineDancer 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Judaism.
2006-12-04 17:17:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He was a Jew which later in the New Testement the Jews were no more Gods chosen nation. If anyone knows the scripture please e-mail me and let me know, i'm trying to find it...
2006-12-04 16:48:38 · answer #8 · answered by Resolver 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
C of E, Ron the Baptist signed him up when he came to Rotheram.
2006-12-04 21:49:16 · answer #9 · answered by "Call me Dave" 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The one He was born into - Jewish. The one He founded as the channel of salvation for all mankind - Catholic.
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2006-12-04 16:44:08 · answer #10 · answered by PaulCyp 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Rastafarian, mon.
2006-12-04 17:24:47 · answer #11 · answered by Musicol 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋