In Jewish eschatology, the term Messiah refers specifically to a future Jewish king from the Davidic line, who is expected to save the Jewish nation and will be anointed with holy anointing oil and rule the Jewish people during the Messianic Age.

Here we shall explore—albeit briefly—the Jewish belief in the coming of Moshiach (Messiah). Is this not a utopian dream? No! Judaism fervently believes that, with the correct leadership, humankind can and will change.

To not be Jewish and believe in "the messiah" means you have a non-Jewish understanding of what "the messiah" is. The word I'll use is the Hebrew one, instead of that Greek word. The word in the Torah is "moshiach" (משיח) which means "anointed" and refers to …

Traditional Jewish concept of the messiah (mashiach): what he will be like, what he will do, what the messianic age will be like, and why Jews do not believe Jesus was the messiah.

Moshiach (also known as Messiah) won’t be an angel or a spirit. Moshiach (literally translated as “the Anointed One”) will be a scion from the house of David, from the tribe of Judah. He will be a pious, visionary and kind king who will teach Torah and offer guidance to all.

The idea that a human being–the Messiah–will help usher in the redemption of the Jewish people has roots in the Bible. However, Jewish sources have not, as a general rule, focused attention on the specific personal qualities of the Messiah.

Understanding Jewish Tradition The Jewish View of the Messiah. The term Messiah (Heb. Mashiach) means “anointed one.” It was customary for Jewish people to consecrate their priests and kings by pouring anointing oil over them (cf. Aaron, …

Many Jews believe that when the Messiah comes, he will: Rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem. Bring about the end of war so that everyone can live in peace. Unite all people regardless of...

The belief in a messiah — a person who will redeem the Jewish people, rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem, resurrect the dead, and usher in an era of perfect peace — has been evident in Jewish thought for at least two millennia.

The Messiah is called "the Son of Man," and is described as an angelic being, his countenance resembling a man's, and as occupying a seat in heaven beside the Ancient of Days (xlvi. 1), or, as it is expressed in ch. xxxix. 7, "under the wings of the Lord of spirits."