[Mark22064]

There is fear in the Jewish community that the labeling of all Jews as ‘Christ killers,’ a concept most major Christian denominations have condemned, will be reawakened, especially among the more fanatical and lesser educated, both within the Christian and Moslem communities. Here is some historical information that might explain, in my opinion, what most Jews feel is the correct responce to your question: Jesus was born, lived and died a Jew. He observed Judaism including the Jewish Sabbath and holidays. Every one of his disciples and followers were Jews. The description of a ‘virgin birth’ quoted by Matthew is a mistranslation of the Hebrew Bible that says, ‘a young woman shall give birth.’ Jesus committed no crime of blasphemy and therefore committed no crime against Judaism. The Sanhedrin, which supposedly found him ‘guilty,’ would never meet on a Jewish holy day. The punishment of crucifixion was a Roman form of punishment used against those convicted of treason against the Roman rulers. Pontius Pilate was one of the cruelest Roman governors who later on was recalled by Rome because of his appallingly cruel and vindictive acts towards those over whom he ruled. Such a man would not be swayed by the Jews he ruled. Even if he did claim to be the Messiah, Jesus was only one of many during that time period to do so. The most famous in Jewish tradition was Bar Kochba, who led a rebellion against the Romans some 100 years after Jesus. The doctrines Jesus taught were consistent with Judaism. It is the doctrine about Jesus where Judaism and Christianity part. In essence, Jesus was a good Jew, who like all public figures had enemies, supporters, and many indifferent to his preaching and deeds.

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Name : Mark22064, Gender : M, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Jewish, Age : 40, City : Philadelphia, State : PA, Country : United States, Social class : Middle class, 

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