MembersProphecies differently interpreted (Part 1)

Bible believers, both Jews and Christians, are expecting to see with their own eyes the fulfillment of biblical prophecy.

By Gershon Nerel | | Topics: Prophecy
Fulfillment of prophecy. Jews and Christians gather on the Mount of Olives to pray over the Temple Mount across the valley. Photo by Nati Shohat/Flash90
Fulfillment of prophecy. Jews and Christians gather on the Mount of Olives to pray over the Temple Mount across the valley. Photo by Nati Shohat/Flash90

Mainstream Jewry, alongside Gentile Christians and Messianic Jewish Yeshua-believers, jointly believe in the fulfillment of prophecies found in the Tanakh, so called the Old Testament. However, as distinct communities, they disagree about the interpretation of a large number of those prophecies. The root reason for the interpretive differences lies in the fact that historical Judaism rejects the New Testament.

The long theological disputes between Church and Synagogue about the end-time events began already 2,000 years ago and continue until today. Occasionally, however, Church and Synagogue do share certain similar exegetical trajectories concerning the fulfillment of some prophecies. Yet in most cases, their eschatological hermeneutics remain separate and their interpretations do not reconcile.

 

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One response to “Prophecies differently interpreted (Part 1)”

  1. Lindsay Johnston says:

    Thank you for a very concise annd excellent overview of prophetic teaching in the Holy scriptures. We know that not one word will fail of all that is written therein. Messiah will come as promised and establish His Kingdom on earth. Jew and Gentile alike must acknowledge the Jewish saviour who died for our sins, (Jn.3:16) who will come again to judge all. (2 Ti.4:1) Maranatha come Lord Yeshua (Jesus).

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