Does anyone Know much about Messianic Judaism?

Question

I am a Christian, wishing to learn more of the Jewish traditions.

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Answer 1

Sorry, can't help you Hon.





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Answer 2

For Christians who want to learn more about Messianic Judaism (which, in spite of the beliefs of a few, really is open to Gentiles as well) I would strongly recommend the following groups:

Beth Tikkun:
http://www.bethtikkun.com/teachings.htm
Not much written material, but they have many downloadable MP3 teachings on the Torah portions and various other passages of Scripture. Very in depth teaching that is worth listening to.

First Fruits of Zion:
http://ffoz.org/
An excellent teaching ministry aimed mostly at teaching Christians about Torah and the Jewish Messiah.

Tim Hegg's Torah Resource:
http://www.TorahResource.com

TNN Online:
http://www.tnnonline.net/

Answer 3

Hi,
Below are wikipedia articles on "Messianic Judaism" and Judaism. If you really wish to learn more about Judaism, I highly suggest that you contact your nearest synagogue and speak to the rabbi. BTW: Hanukah just began at sunset on Friday, Dec. 15. In sum: Messianic Jews believe Jesus to be the Messiah; whereas, "non-messianic" Jews do NOT believe that Jesus is the Messiah.

MESSIANIC
Messianic Judaism is a religion centered on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, who is referred to as Yeshua by its adherents. It is reported to have at least 47,000 followers and 280 congregations worldwide as of 2006.[1] [2] Like Christians, and unlike adherents of mainstream Judaism, Messianic Jews believe Jesus to be the Messiah. While Messianic Judaism identifies itself as a branch of Judaism rather than a branch of Christianity,[3] this classification is rejected by all major Jewish denominations (Orthodox Judaism, Conservative Judaism, Reform Judaism and Reconstructionist Judaism), as well as national Jewish organizations, [4] the State of Israel [5] and others. [6]

JUDAISM
Judaism is the religion of the Jewish people. It is one of the first recorded monotheistic faiths, and it is one of the oldest religious traditions still practiced today. The values and history of the Jewish people are a major part of the foundation of other Abrahamic religions such as Christianity, Islam, as well as Samaritanism and the Bahá'í Faith. As of 2006, adherents of Judaism numbered around 14 million followers,[1] making it the world's eleventh-largest organized religion. Judaism has seldom, if ever, been monolithic in practice (although it has always been monotheistic in theology), and differs from many religions in that its central authority is not vested in any person or group but rather in its writings and traditions. Despite this, Judaism in all its variations has remained tightly bound to a number of religious principles, the most important of which is the belief that there is a single, omniscient, omnipotent, omnibenevolent, transcendent God, who created the universe and continues to be involved in its governance. According to traditional Jewish belief, the God who created the world established a covenant with the Jewish people, and revealed his laws and commandments to them in the form of the Torah. The practice of Judaism is devoted to the study and observance of these laws and commandments, as written in the Torah.

Answer 4

I believe Messianic Jews accept Jesus as their savior whereas the orthodox do not.

Answer 5

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