Messianic prophecy in Judaism
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe the Messianic prophecies in Judaism and explain the different interpretations of these prophecies within Judaism.
Key learning points
- The word 'Messiah' comes from the Hebrew word 'mashiach', which means ‘anointed one’.
- Messianic prophecies are found in the Tanakh.
- There are different theological interpretations of these texts, which lead to different understandings of the Messiah.
- These interpretations of the texts mean that many Orthodox and Reform Jews hold different beliefs about the Messiah.
- Most Jews reject Jesus as the Messiah, but a small number of Jews, known as Messianic Jews, regard Jesus as the Messiah.
Keywords
Age - a distinct period of time
Descendant - your children and any further generations of children that begin from them
Messiah - 'anointed one'; chosen by God to bring a new age of peace
Messianic - relating to the Messiah
Prophecy - a prediction of what will happen in the future
Common misconception
All Jews reject Jesus as the Messiah.
There is a very small number of Jews, known as Messianic Jews, who regard Jesus as the Messiah.
Teacher tip
You may wish to remind students of Orthodox and Reform Judaism at the start of Learning Cycle 2.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the following is not an Abrahamic religion?
Q2.The is the first five books of the Jewish holy texts.
Q3.Which of the following are branches of Judaism?
Q4.Many Jews reject the Christian belief in Jesus as the Son of .
Q5.Many non-Christians accept that Jesus existed as a __________ figure.
Q6.A __________ is someone who is regarded as an inspired leader who shares the will of God.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.The term 'Messiah' comes from the Hebrew word 'mashiach', meaning '__________ one'.
Q2.What is the Tanakh?
Q3.Which of the following books contain Messianic prophecies?
Q4.Which branch of Judaism teaches that humans can bring about the Messianic age through their actions?
Q5.Many Jews believe that the Messiah will be a physical person.
Q6.Who do Messianic Jews believe the Messiah is?
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