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Role of the Messiah

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Messiah

The belief in a Messiah is 1 of the 13 principles of Jewish belief taken from Maimonides (a medieval Jewish philosopher).

The word 'Messiah'

The word 'Messiah'

  • The word ‘Messiah’ means anointed one.
  • In history, kings were coronated with oil poured on them - they were anointed.
Characteristics of the Messiah

Characteristics of the Messiah

  • Jews believe the Messiah will have certain characteristics.
  • He will be a direct descendant of King David and will be blessed by God and have success in all that he does, including gathering all Jews to the Land of Israel.
  • Jews do not accept Jesus as the Messiah as they believe that he did not fulfil the prophecies of the Hebrew Bible (for example, Isaiah 53).
The time of the Messiah

The time of the Messiah

  • The time that the Messiah is ruling is known as the Messianic Age.
  • The Prophet Micah said, “Nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more.”
Reform Jews

Reform Jews

  • Many reform Jews reject the idea of a leader or future king as well rejecting the idea of Jews returning on mass to an ancient homeland.
  • For reform Jews, the teachings about the Messiah and messianic age refer to humanity learning to live in peace with each other.
History

History

  • Belief in the Messiah has helped Jews live through some very difficult times in their history, always believing that things will get better and that ultimately there will be peace and harmony in the world.

Characteristics of the Messiah

Jews believe the Messiah is a future king who has certain characteristics:

Descendent of King David

Descendent of King David

  • He will be a direct descendent of King David and will rule the Jewish people from Jerusalem.
  • After he dies his son will rule after him.
Deeply religious pious Jew

Deeply religious pious Jew

  • He is a deeply religious pious Jew who will bring about world peace, rebuild the Temple and gather all Jews to the Land of Israel.
Blessed by God

Blessed by God

  • He will be blessed by God and have success in all that he does.
Not a God

Not a God

  • He is not a God or the son of a God.
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Buddhism

1.1

Key Beliefs

1.1.1The Dhamma1.1.2The Five Skandhas1.1.3Aspects of Human Life1.1.4The Buddha1.1.5The Ascetic & Enlightened Life1.1.6Dhukka1.1.7Samudaya1.1.8Nirodha1.1.9Magga1.1.10The Wheel of Life1.1.11End of Topic Test - Buddhism Key Beliefs
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Practices

1.2.1Places of Worship1.2.2Objects of Worship1.2.3Puja1.2.4Meditation1.2.5Death1.2.6Festivals1.2.7End of Topic Test - Buddhism Practices
1.3

Ethics

1.3.1Kamma1.3.2Five Moral Precepts1.3.3End of Topic Test - Buddhism Ethics
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Christianity

2.1

Key Beliefs

2.1.1The Nature of God2.1.2The Problem of Evil2.1.3Monotheism2.1.4Creation2.1.5Bible Accounts of Creation2.1.6The Trinity and Creation2.1.7Afterlife2.1.8Heaven and Hell2.1.9The Influence of Afterlife on Life2.1.10End of Topic Test - Christianity Key Beliefs2.1.11Exam-Style Questions - Christian Beliefs
2.2

Jesus Christ & Salvation

2.2.1The Incarnation2.2.2Jesus - Divine & Human2.2.3The Crucifixion2.2.4Jesus' Betrayal2.2.5Resurrection & Ascension2.2.6Sin2.2.7Original Sin2.2.8Punishment2.2.9The Means of Salvation2.2.10Achieving Salvation2.2.11Disagreements About Salvation2.2.12The Role of Christ in Salvation2.2.13Theories of Salvation2.2.14End of Topic Test - Jesus Christ & Salvation
2.3

Worship & Festivals

2.3.1Different Forms of Worship2.3.2Prayer2.3.3Sacrament2.3.4Baptism2.3.5Other Sacraments2.3.6Eucharist2.3.7Pilgrimage & Celebrations2.3.8Christmas & Easter2.3.9End of Topic Test - Worship and Festivals
2.4

Community

2.4.1Local Community2.4.2Mission, Evangelism & Church Growth2.4.3Worldwide Church2.4.4Reconciliation2.4.5Persecution2.4.6Caring for Those in Need2.4.7End of Topic Test - Community2.4.8Exam-Style Questions - Christian Practices
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Catholicism (Christianity)

3.1

Key Beliefs

3.1.1The Trinity3.1.2Creation3.1.3Incarnation3.1.4Redemption3.1.5Life After Death3.1.6Heaven and Hell3.1.7End of Topic Test - Catholic Key Beliefs
3.2

The Seven Sacraments

3.2.1Meaning & Significance3.2.2Baptism3.2.3Confirmation3.2.4Reconciliation3.2.5Anointing of the Sick3.2.6Marriage3.2.7Holy Orders3.2.8The Eucharist3.2.9End of Topic Test - The Seven Sacraments
3.3

Practices

3.3.1Prayer3.3.2Popular Piety3.3.3Pilgrimage3.3.4Pilgrimages HyperLearning3.3.5Funeral Rites3.3.6The Duty to Love Our Neighbour3.3.7Catholic Agencies3.3.8Catholic Social Teaching3.3.9Justice3.3.10War3.3.11Mission & Evangelism3.3.12End of Topic Test - Catholic Practices
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Islam

4.1

Key Beliefs

4.1.1Oneness of God4.1.2Six Articles of Faith4.1.3Five Roots of Usul4.1.4The Nature of God4.1.5Angels4.1.6Freedom4.1.7Life After Death4.1.8Human Responsibility4.1.9End of Topic Test - Muslim Key Beliefs
4.2

Authority

4.2.1Prophethood4.2.2The Holy Books4.2.3The Imamate4.2.4End of Topic Test - Muslim Authority
4.3

Practices

4.3.1Worship4.3.2Ten Obligatory Acts4.3.3Shahadah4.3.4Salah & Its Significance4.3.5Mosques4.3.6Rak'ahs4.3.7Sawm4.3.8Zakah4.3.9Hajj4.3.10Jihad4.3.11Festivals & Commemorations4.3.12End of Topic Test - Muslim Practices4.3.13Exam-Style Questions - Muslim Practices
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Judaism

5.1

Key Beliefs

5.1.1The Nature of God5.1.2God as One5.1.3God's Name5.1.4God as Creator5.1.5Free Will5.1.6God as Law Giver and Judge5.1.7The Divine Presence & Beliefs5.1.8Role of the Messiah5.1.9End of Topic Test - Jewish Key Beliefs5.1.10Exam-Style Questions - Jewish Beliefs
5.2

Covenant & The Mitzvot

5.2.1The Promised Land5.2.2Abraham5.2.3The Covenant5.2.4The Covenant at Sinai5.2.5The Covenant at Sinai 25.2.6Key Moral Principles5.2.7End of Topic Test - Covenant & The Mitzvot
5.3

The Synagogue & Worship

5.3.1The Synagogue & Its Importance5.3.2Public Acts of Worship5.3.3Shabbat5.3.4Worship & Law5.3.5End of Topic Test - Synagogue & Worship

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    What does the word 'Messiah' mean?Multiple choice
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    What is the time that the messiah is ruling called?Multiple choice
  3. 3
    Features of Jewish beliefs about the messiah:True / false
  4. 4
    Jews believe the Messiah is a future king who has certain characteristics:Fill in the list
  5. 5
    Which of the following is not a characteristic of the Jewish messiah?Multiple choice
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The Divine Presence & Beliefs

End of Topic Test - Jewish Key Beliefs