Why do Jews not believe Jesus is God's son?Anybody Jewish want to answer? (Earth, Messiah)

[gtrsgrls]

I've often wondered why Jews do not believe that Jesus is God's son when they believe the old testament and the old testament fortells of his coming.A man came to my church the other day and he said that the reason is that when all the "christians" were persecuting people for not being christians,they did it in the name of Jesus.And since they did it in the name of Jesus the Jews don't want to believe in him.Is this true?

[pdoel]

Well, I'm not Jewish, so I can't answer exactly as you hope.

But, I would guess it's similar to why many Christians don't believe in the teachings of Joseph Smith, and the Mormon religion.

Yes, Jews do believe that Christ will come. They just don't believe that Jesus was that person.

Just think what you would say if someone were to come up to you today and tell you they were the second coming of Christ, in the flesh. You'd probably think they were insane. When it comes to matters of such a higher power, people are a bit skeptical.

[Jayhawker Soule]

Your Jesus impresses me as little more than a poorly contrived myth. Why on earth should I take anti-Judaic NT fabrications seriously?

[jewscout]

Originally Posted by gtrsgrls

I've often wondered why Jews do not believe that Jesus is God's son when they believe the old testament and the old testament fortells of his coming.A man came to my church the other day and he said that the reason is that when all the "christians" were persecuting people for not being christians,they did it in the name of Jesus.And since they did it in the name of Jesus the Jews don't want to believe in him.Is this true?

well first off what christians say is prophecy of the coming of jesus as a messianic figure in the "old testament" is not read the same way by jews, we don't see jesus in those verses.

the Jewish Messiah will be a human, earthly, king who will establish a torah society, reestablish the Temple and it's sacrifices, and make Israel and the Jewish people free from religious persecution, gathering them to Land of Israel

more about the Jesus question here:
http://www.jewfaq.org/moshiach.htm#Jesus

but really Jesus is just a non-issue when it comes to Judaism
he's just some Jewish guy who ticked off the Romans and got executed by the Roman government in charge of Judea at the time
for Jews that's about it when it comes to Jesus.

but then again i could be wrong...

[Terrywoodenpic]

Why should Jews believe as Christians Do?
They have their own belief system which has served them far longer than Christianity has served us.
If you want to convert Jews to Christianity be my guest, and the best of luck.
You will find few Christians and Jews convert to the others faith through persuasion.

Terry________________________
Amen! Truly I say to you: Gather in my name. I am with you.

[pdoel]

Originally Posted by Deut. 10:19

Your Jesus impresses me as little more than a poorly contrived myth. Why on earth should I take anti-Judaic NT fabrications seriously?

The same argument could be used against your God.

[Jayhawker Soule]

Originally Posted by pdoel

The same argument could be used against your God.

I'm afraid that you are seriously confused.

[jewscout]

Originally Posted by pdoel

The same argument could be used against your God.

Deut. can correct me if i'm wrong, but i don't think he believes in G-d, pdoel.

[Victor]

Originally Posted by Deut. 10:19

Your Jesus impresses me as little more than a poorly contrived myth. Why on earth should I take anti-Judaic NT fabrications seriously?

JS, is this how Orthodox Jews see the NT?

``Victor

[Jayhawker Soule]

Originally Posted by Victor

JS, is this how Orthodox Jews see the NT?

I would be inordinantly surprised if one Orthodox Jew in a a thousand has taken the time to read the NT. If they did, they would find, for the most part, some parts laughable (e.g., driving out the money changers), some parts disgusting (e.g., the blood libel), and none of it at all compelling.