Was Jesus a Jew?

[BillyBob]

I thought about making this a poll, but I couldn't stop laughing at how cheesy that would be.

Simple question, was Jesus a Jew?????

I am involved in a discussion with a couple other people and there seems to be some question about whether or not Jesus was a Jew. I had never heard otherwise until today.

 

[BillyBob]

I tried titling the thread 'Was Jesus a Jew' but the system refused me....:think:

 

[Zimfan]

I tried titling the thread 'Was Jesus a Jew' but the system refused me....:think:

:think:
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.

.
.
.
.
:cheers:

 

[BillyBob]

It worked on the 'edit'! :banana:

 

[Zimfan]

According to wikipedia a Jew is "a follower of the Jewish faith, a child of a Jewish mother, or someone of Jewish descent with a connection to Jewish culture or ethnicity." At the very least I think we can all agree that Jesus was of Jewish culture and ethnicity.

 

[Mr. 5020]

Q: Was Jesus a Jew?

A: Ethnically? Yes. Religiously? No.

 

[BillyBob]

According to wikipedia a Jew is "a follower of the Jewish faith, a child of a Jewish mother, or someone of Jewish descent with a connection to Jewish culture or ethnicity." At the very least I think we can all agree that Jesus was of Jewish culture and ethnicity.

He also practiced Judaism.

 

[BillyBob]

Q: Was Jesus a Jew?

A: Ethnically? Yes. Religiously? No.

What religion did he practice?

 

[Mr. 5020]

He also practiced Judaism.

I am still waiting for your Biblical evidence of this.

What religion did he practice?

He was - and is - the Founder of Christianity.

 

[Nathon Detroit]

Why would anyone think Jesus wasn't a Jew?

Usually when folks make that claim you find out later they are racists.

 

[Mr. 5020]

Why would anyone think Jesus wasn't a Jew?

Usually when folks make that claim you find oiut later they are racists.

I think we are speaking more along the lines of His religious views.

 

[BillyBob]

Why would anyone think Jesus wasn't a Jew?

I don't know.

Usually when folks make that claim you find oiut later they are racists.

I doubt that is the case with Mr.5020.

 

[justchristian]

I always thought it was a standard yes that Jesus was jewish, where is one supposed to get the idea he wasn't - esspecially if said one is a Christian?

 

[Mr. 5020]

Thanks

Thanks

I doubt that is the case with Mr.5020.

You are correct, and thank you. :up:

 

[Nathon Detroit]

Christians follow the risen Christ. Does Christ follow the risen Christ?

 

[BillyBob]

He was - and is - the Founder of Christianity.

Jesus practiced Judaism. Paul is the 'founder' of Christianity.

 

[Mr. 5020]

1 Peter 3:15

1 Peter 3:15

I always thought it was a standard yes that Jesus was jewish, where is one supposed to get the idea he wasn't - esspecially if said one is a Christian?

Do you believe that Jesus practiced the religion of Judaism? And if so, do you know why you believe that?

 

[Mr. 5020]

1 Peter 3:15

1 Peter 3:15

Jesus practiced Judaism. Paul is the 'founder' of Christianity.

I am still waiting for just one Bible verse to prove anything that you are claiming.

 

[BillyBob]

Christians follow the risen Christ. Does Christ follow the risen Christ?

Who did he follow before he had risen?

 

[Nathon Detroit]

Interesting... a Rabbi that isn't Jewish. :chuckle: