jewish beliefs about the messiah

Question 1

orthodox beliefs on the messiah

Answer 1

• messiah (‘annointed one’) has to be a descendant of king david
• the messiah will bring the messianic age
• they will rule other humanity
• they will rebuild the temple that was destroyed in 70AD

Question 2

reform beliefs about the messiah

Answer 2

• do not believe the messiah is one person
• believes we can bring our own messianic age if we work together

Question 3

bible quote about the messiah being a great leader descended from king david

Answer 3

“I will raise up for David a righteous branch, a king who will reign wisely” - Jeremiah 23:5