Be so kind as to let me know How the Jews community describe to Jesus of Nazareth. A prophet? Not a Messsiah?

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Answer 1

We don't consider him at all! Not as a prophet, not as a teacher, not as anything. He was not even a Rabbi (it had very different connotations back then- the title Rabbi was conferred only by the Nasi of the Sanhedrin Hagadol, and only to people that were seen as being amongst the greatest teachers and wise men of the day. Jesus was never awarded that title- which is nothing against him, even many of the Rabbis quoted in the Talmud never achieved the necessary level to earn such a title!) He is completely irrelevant to Judaism. He is so irrelevant to Judaism that there is not even one reference to him in ANY Jewish literature form that period- and we have the Mishnah which preserves the words of the Rabbis before his time and during his time, including people that would have been his contemporaries. Even so, he is NEVER mentioned, not are his followers or his teachings- showing his complete lack of relevance and importance to Jews.

Answer 2

Jews, Christians and Muslims are aware today that there are more important issues to be discussed. And we are finding strength in what we share in common. Our conservative views on moral and spiritual issues.

To say that Israel is in great danger today may be an understatement.
But it is true- and the danger extends beyond Israel's borders to the 'doorstep' of every democratic, freedom-loving nation. Jews. Christians and Muslims are accustomed to being libeled, hated, and used as scapegoats for the world's ills. However, the difference today is that Jews and Christians and Muslims have been linked together, both by the need to defeat terrorism and our commitment to a common set of moral and spiritual values.

The battle is not just against the Jews. Israel's enemies, the terrorists want to kill all Muslims, Christians and Jews.

Given the global dangers we face today as Jews, Christians, and Muslims together, we are increasingly becomming aware of the ongoing opportunities we have to forge even closer bonds. ~(~

Answer 3

SOME Jews (in Jesus' time) might have hoped he was the Messiah (which is why many followed him), but most, he was at best, a prophet, an activist, and at worst, a rabble rouser. To Jews since then, he's just another prophet, and not even as important as in Islam. 1)

To be fair, some people disagree, as in one article about Josephus, who chronicled the Jewish war against the Romans in the 1st Century. (he also chronicled the mass-suicide at Masada). According to this article, Josephus hints that an acknowledged prophet WAS seen by the Jews as a Messiah and hence spawned the revolt.

NOTE: Josephus' writings are HIGHLY slanted and not supported by many other sources from that day and archaeological finds to this day, including the ones at Masada.

For the rest of the article, see below. 2)

Answer 4

The traditional Jewish community look for him as the Prophet (even as a false one) and not so much as a Messiah. The Jewish under the Roman rule were expecting a messiah that would bind all Isarelites and bring them again together like what Moses did when he took them out of Egypt.
The Rabbis at that time who took responsible positions in their community as a religious leader have assimilated so much to the ways of the Romans out of fear and at the same time Roman pamperings. Jesus had an opportunity to prove their complacencies against the Religious Laws of Israel so they felt offended by his outspoken opinion of their practices. On some occassions, the Jews saw the opportunity to go against Jesus when he allowed his followers to desecrate the observation of the Sabbath Rest and defending them by claiming he is the Lord of the Sabbath, much made worst by claiming to be the Son of God. Rome on the other hand feared of the growing popularity of Jesus that might create rebellion against their government. So both the spiritual elders of the Jews and officers of Rome agreed to put an end to what they call his rabble rousings.
2Samuel 7:13-4 Had made God clearly explained on how can one becomes His Son and He the Father to his chosen leader or messiah. He also mentioned how that chosen one can be punished by the rods and floggings by his own men. (Jesus was whipped with rods and flogged by his fellow Jews) while Rome executed their Roman punishment on him by dragging him on the street carrying the cross where he will be nailed as a sign of humilation to a criminal and at the same time to show the public of what will happen to anyone who will try to distabilize their city or country.

Answer 5

To the Jewish contributors thank you for your answers, they are enlightening. I have made it a point to research the bible. It is amazing to me how much correlation there is between the New Testament and the Torah. Over 456 OT prophesies were fulfilled by Jesus. How deeply have you studied Him or His claims? Wouldn't you want to before you dismiss Him?

Answer 6

We believe in J*sus as either:

1. a man who had a good message, but not a prophet or messiah
2. a man who has nothing to do with Judaism
3. an evil man who was a false prophet who led people from Judaism, a deceiver

Either way, he was NOT a messiah, not EVEN a prophet.

Answer 7

Jesus is a prophet in many religions, but no not the messiah. That and pretty much that alone is what seperates the basic beliefs of Christians and Jew and Islams. Of course over time that gap has widened a great deal, but they have a lot more in common then not.

Answer 8

The Jews give no special recognition to Jesus. He was a mortal man.

Answer 9

To quote one rabbi, Jews think about Jesus what Christians think about Mohammad. It's just not relevant to us, period.

Answer 10

the jewish community has different opinions.
the most popular:(not ranked in order of popularity)
1.he had wise things to say but was definetly not the messiah.
2. they dont want anything to do with him because he has caused division within their faith.
3.they dont know what he taught, but dont believe he was a prophet or messiah
4. a few think he was a prophet.