HISTORY
ORIGINS OF CHRISTIANITY
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Question
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A king
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Christ
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messiah
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Jesus Christ
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Detailed explanation-1: -This was originally a term used in the Old Testament to refer to one who was especially favored by God. In particular, the term messiah was used for the king of Israel. He was called the anointed one because there was actually a coronation ceremony, where they would be anointed with oil.
Detailed explanation-2: -He is venerated in the Hebrew Bible as Cyrus the Messiah for conquering Babylon and liberating the Jews from captivity.
Detailed explanation-3: -Jewish interpretations Orthodox views have generally held that the Messiah will be a patrilineal descendant of King David, and will gather the Jews back into the Land of Israel, usher in an era of peace, build the Third Temple, father a male heir, re-institute the Sanhedrin, and so on.
Detailed explanation-4: -synonyms: christ. type of: deliverer, rescuer, savior, saviour.