Christian Beginnings
Look at Review sheet for test
Yahweh= the lord (gods sacred name)
messiah- conquering hero
messiah- anointed one or king, would defeat israel's enemies
Cyrus- king of Persia is called God's messiah, defeats babylon and frees israel
Jesus was not a zealot (advocated violent revolution against rome)
Messianic Jews believe that Jesus is the messiah
Son of Man= the messiah