7.3 The Messiah Flashcards
Messiah
‘Anointed one’
Messianic Age
The era/time of the Messiah
Words to describe the Messiah
Powerful
Omnipotent
Omniscient
Special
What do Orthodox Jews believe about the Messiah/Messianic Age?
The time when the Messiah has come + ruling the world
What do Reform/Liberal Jews believe about the Messiah/Messianic Age?
The Messianic Age will be a better time of peace and harmony
Some Jews believe…
Possibility of the Messiah in every generation
God has already set a date for the Messianic Age
Messiah will come when he is most needed/deserved
Jewish responsibility
Felt motivated to improve the world they live in order to be active partners in bringing a better world
“All Jews should have the same beliefs about the Messiah” reasons to agree…
same beliefs upon the Tenakh - we’d expect them to have the same beliefs
All Jews agree there will be either a Messiah or a Messianic Age (most important)
“All Jews should have the same beliefs about the Messiah” reasons to disagree…
Some of their beliefs vary - orthodox, liberal
Jews believe the Messiah will be:
A great political leader
A charismatic leader
A great judge
Gentiles
Non-Jews
What is the Messianic Age usually referred to as?
Olam Ha-Ba, it will be a time of peace with no hatred, intolerance or war
“It is the responsibility of Jews to bring about the Messianic age” Agree - is their responsibility
They want it to happen so they should act on it
Many Jews feel motivated so they can bring a better world
Reform and Liberal Jews reject the idea of a personal Messiah instead they want to focus on the Messianic Age
Tikkun Olam —> Reform
-> good deed
“It is the responsibility of Jews to bring about the Messianic Age” disagree - isn’t their responsibility
Messiah - anointed one
-> The Messiah is supposed to bring the Messianic Age & bring peace, rebuild the temple
It’s a difficult task for a minority to carry out
-> they don’t have the power to do this
-> Orthodox Jews believe that in order for the Messianic Age to come there needs to be a Messiah
