messiah and messianic age Flashcards
(12 cards)
What does the word messiah (machiach in Hebrew) mean?
Anointed one or chosen one
In Judaism, who is the Messiah?
A future leader who will bring peace, justice, and the full redemption of Israel
Does Judaism teach about a divine messiah?
No, it teaches about a human ruler descended from the line of King David
What qualities will the Messiah possess according to Jewish belief?
Righteous, wise, and just leader
What will the Messiah’s rule bring to the world?
Harmony
What will the Messiah restore to the Jewish people?
Israel
What significant structure will the Jewish people rebuild under the Messiah’s rule?
The Temple in Jerusalem
What era will the Messiah usher in according to Micah 4:3?
An era of global peace and justice
What will happen to war between nations during the Messianic age?
There will be no more war
What is the ‘Messianic age’ characterized by?
Spiritual fulfillment and knowledge of God shared with all humanity
True or False: All Jews believe in a literal Messiah.
False
Some Jews view the concept of the Messiah as a metaphor for what?
A time when an era of God’s peace will reign
