Judaism: The Messiah Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Messiah?
A
- The work means ‘anointed one’
- Used to refer to the kinds of Israel who were anointed
2
Q
What should the Messiah do?
A
- Rebuild the temple in Jerusalem
- Unite all of the people in the world
- Make all of the people in the world aware of the presence of God
3
Q
What should the nature of the Messiah be?
A
- A descendant of King David
- A human, to a divine bing
- A man of great learning
- A man of great piety and close to God
- A man of great leadership qualities
4
Q
What does the Nevi’im say about the Messiah?
A
- A descendant of King David
- Inspired by god
- Rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem
5
Q
Why is the Messiah important?
A
- One of the 13 principles of faith, a minimum requirement of the Jewish belief
- They pray 3 times a day for the coming of the Messiah
- Attracted Jews to liberal and left wing political causes (peace and justice)
