Was Jesus Really Jewish?

Was Jesus really Jewish, and does it even matter? Yes! Jonathan and Ezra engage in a compelling conversation about Jesus’ Jewish identity and why it matters to both Christians and Jews. Jonathan uncovers five names he found in Matthew’s genealogy...

An episode of the Jewish Voice with Jonathan Bernis podcast, hosted by Jewish Voice, titled "Was Jesus Really Jewish?" was published on November 10, 2021 and runs 28 minutes.

November 10, 2021 ·28m · Jewish Voice with Jonathan Bernis

Summary

Was Jesus really Jewish, and does it even matter? Yes! Jonathan and Ezra engage in a compelling conversation about Jesus’ Jewish identity and why it matters to both Christians and Jews. Jonathan uncovers five names he found in Matthew’s genealogy of Jesus that shocked him as a Jewish person and why. You’ll learn the insightful meanings of Greek and Hebrew words in some key verses that you may have struggled with. You’ll discover who is behind 2,000 years of negative history between the Church and Jewish people and why it’s so critical that we overcome the misconception that the Gospel isn’t for Jewish people. It is!

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