Messiah

The “anointed one” - a figure of divine appointment and salvation. The concept originates in the Hebrew Bible and is understood differently across the three faiths.

In Judaism

The Messiah (Mashiach) is the awaited king from the line of David who will restore Israel, rebuild the Temple, gather the exiles, and usher in an era of universal peace. Traditional Judaism holds that the Messiah has not yet come, and various criteria must be fulfilled for identification.

In Christianity

Christians believe Jesus of Nazareth is the Messiah (Christ) prophesied in the Hebrew Bible. His first coming accomplished spiritual salvation through his death and resurrection. Christians await his second coming when he will establish God’s kingdom fully on earth.

In Islam

Jesus (Isa) is acknowledged as the Messiah (Al-Masih), a title unique to him among prophets in the Quran. Muslims believe he was a great prophet and will return before the Day of Judgment. However, Islam rejects the Christian understanding of Jesus as divine or as God’s son.