THE MESSIAH

Question 1

what does messiah mean?

Answer 1

the anointed one and who jews believe will bring a new age and era of humankind

Question 2

what do orthodox jews believe the messiah will be?

Answer 2

a human being

Question 3

what do orthodox jews do to ensure the coming of the messiah?

Answer 3

they share the belief in one of the 13 principles” I believe with complete faith in the coming of the messiah… I shall wait for his arrival each day”

Question 4

what qualities do orthodox jews believe the messiah will have?

Answer 4

-making Israel the centre of the world
-being a future leader
-restoring the Jewish temple

Question 5

what does the belief in the messiah influence orthodox jews to do?

Answer 5

to keep believing in the coming of the messiah and pray for this as well

Question 6

what do Reform jews believe the messiah will be?

Answer 6

not a person but a messianic age

Question 7

what quotes shows reform jews belief in the messianic age?

Answer 7

“the wolf shall live with the lamb”

Question 8

what does “the wolf shall live with the lamb” show?

Answer 8

that there will be a time of peace where every person and animal will live in harmony and Gods presence can be felt

Question 9

what does the belief in the messiah influence reform jews to do?

Answer 9

they will try to do good actions and deeds to make the messianic age come quicker