I'd really like to know.
2007-01-04 09:12:43 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Here's a really good site that explains the differences in detail:
http://www.messiahtruth.com/response.html
2007-01-04 09:15:50 · answer #1 · answered by Sweetchild Danielle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The short (and imperfect) answer would be: Christians are Jews who believe that Jesus is not only the expected Messiah, but also God (the Logos, the second Person of the Trinity), who became incarnate as man to redeem us and the world. Jews would reject that claim, stating either that the Messiah is yet to come, or that the Messiah is a figure of speech of the biblical texts.
The longer answer would also highlight the fact that the Christian tradition, though never really turning away from its Jewish roots, was heavily influenced by the Greek culture and thought. In that sense, while both Jews and Christians have a rich tradition of parables and figurative imageries, the Greek influence has often brought into Christianity a more abstract language, derived from Plato and Aristotle's philosophies, and a certain cultural bent towards the Sceptics and the Stoics.
Finally, the Jewish faith is not "evangelical", in the sense that Jewish Revelation is believed to be directed specifically to the Chosen People (as a light to the world). In contrast, Christians consider that the Gospel message is addressed to all, hence a greater tendency to proselytise.
2007-01-04 09:27:12 · answer #2 · answered by Christine F 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jews do not believe that Messiah already came. They are still waiting for Him.
Christians are under the new covenant. We get saved by the grace and mercy of God. Jesus is the way and the truth and the life, and no one will enter to the Father's house except through Him.
2007-01-04 09:16:35 · answer #3 · answered by SeeTheLight 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Judaism is that they idolizes themselves than others. They're more materialistic and they think they have more power than God. Christianity is more compassion and care of other peoples needs. They have more of peace of mind and love for others. They are more scared to make any mistake in life.
2007-01-04 09:20:47 · answer #4 · answered by Teylor 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Easy answer: Jesus H. Christ
Almost as easy: The O.T. Only vs. Both O.T. and the N.T.
See below for longer answers.
2007-01-04 09:15:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your question requires a lengthy answer. It would be much easier to point out the similarities between the two:
There are none.
2007-01-04 09:54:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Jews dont belive Jesus is the messiah, christians do.
2007-01-04 09:16:19 · answer #7 · answered by Indio 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Circumcision. Nuff sed.
2007-01-04 09:18:08 · answer #8 · answered by JA 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Jews don't believe that Jesus is the Messiah
2007-01-04 09:15:57 · answer #9 · answered by Sen10r 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
jews dont bilieve in the new testiment but christians do
2007-01-04 09:14:41 · answer #10 · answered by VILLAIN 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋