WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ORIGINS OF CHRISTIANITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
During Roman times many Jews hoped God would send a ____
A
messiah
B
governor
C
parable
D
disciple
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Read a brief summary of this topic More loosely, the term messiah denotes any redeemer figure; and the adjective messianic is used in a broad sense to refer to beliefs or theories about an eschatological improvement of the state of humanity or the world.

Detailed explanation-2: -Talmudic sages and medieval rabbis interpreted the covenant as a divine promise of a future messianic age, when Jews would in some way lead the world into a transformed state of harmony and peace. In Christianity, belief in the ultimate arrival of the messianic era has been an equally important wellspring of hope.

Detailed explanation-3: -The expectation of an Anointed Deliverer is called the messianic hope. This hope was very real for the ancient house of Israel and extended into the distant past, even into the premortal council in heaven. After explaining the need for a redeemer, Father in Heaven asked, “Whom shall I send?” (Abraham 3:27).

Detailed explanation-4: -The Messiah is believed in Judaism to be a righteous king who will be sent by God to unite people all over the world regardless of race, culture or religion. Many Jews believe that when the Messiah comes, he will do the following: rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem.

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