Unit 7.3 - The Messiah Flashcards
1
Q
What are the qualities of the messiah
A
Political
Military leader
Judge
Well educated
Human
2
Q
Importance of the messiah
A
- the person that will lead the Jews back to Israel
Messianic age will come when Jews bring about peace and justice
Key teaching :
Daily prayers for the coming of the messiah
3
Q
Divergent beliefs about the messiah
A
Reformed Jews - DON’T necessarily believe in one single messiah - instead it’s the Jews duty to come about and work for change
Some Jews believe in a messiah in every age
Traditional Jews - Messiah will only come when Jews follow all of the mitzvots and then all the dead will be resurrected
4
Q
Quote - 7.3
A
A king will reign and prosper and he will administer justice and righteousness in the land
