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You have stated the birth mother of Christ was Jewish which would determine Christ as Jewish according to the custom of the mother of a Jew having to be Jewish. `
According to your statement, the biological mother of Jesus was a Jewish woman, which implies that Jesus was also Jewish by the tradition that the mother's identity determines the child's Jewish status. This is a common argument used by some Christian groups to claim a connection between Christianity and Judaism, but it is not universally accepted by all Jewish or Christian authorities. There are many factors that influence the religious identity of a person, such as their beliefs, practices, community, and historical context. Therefore, it is not accurate or respectful to simply assume that Jesus was Jewish based on his maternal lineage alone. The Bible does not give a direct answer to this question, but it provides some clues that can help us infer her ethnic and religious identity.
First, we need to understand that the term "Jewish" can have different meanings depending on the context. It can refer to a person's ancestry, culture, religion, or nationality. In the time of Jesus, there were different groups of Jews who had different beliefs and practices, such as the Pharisees, the Sadducees, the Essenes, and the Zealots.
Second, we need to examine the biblical evidence that relates to Mary's background. The most obvious clue is that she was a descendant of King David, as shown in the genealogies of Matthew 1 and Luke 3. This means that she belonged to the tribe of Judah, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. She was also a relative of Elizabeth, who was a descendant of Aaron, the first high priest of Israel (Luke 1:5, 36). This implies that she had a priestly lineage as well.
Third, we need to consider the cultural and religious environment that Mary lived in. She was born and raised in Nazareth, a small town in Galilee, which was a region that had a mixed population of Jews and Gentiles. However, she was betrothed to Joseph, who was also a descendant of David and a devout follower of the law of Moses (Matthew 1:19-20). She also visited the temple in Jerusalem with Joseph and Jesus when he was twelve years old (Luke 2:41-52). She also participated in the Jewish festivals and rituals, such as the Passover (John 2:13), the Feast of Tabernacles (John 7:2), and the purification rites after childbirth (Luke 2:22-24). She also expressed her faith in God and his promises to Israel in her song of praise, known as the Magnificat (Luke 1:46-55).
Based on these clues, we can conclude that Mary was Jewish in terms of her ancestry, culture, and religion. She was part of God's chosen people who were waiting for the Messiah to come and fulfill his covenant with them. She was also privileged to be the mother of Jesus, who was not only the Son of David, but also the Son of God and the Savior of the world.
A possible objection to this view is that it relies on a situational analysis rather than a direct reading of the biblical text. The argument assumes that the context and the circumstances of the original audience are more important than the literal meaning of the words. This may lead to a distortion or a misapplication of the scriptural message, especially if the situation changes over time. A more faithful approach would be to examine what the bible actually says, without imposing any external or subjective factors on the interpretation. The Bible does not state Christ's Jewish identity, which is determined by the mother's Jewishness.
According to the Gospel of Matthew, Joseph, Mary, and Jesus fled to Egypt to avoid Herod's order to kill all children under two years old. After some time, an angel told Joseph in a dream not to go back to Judea because the new ruler, Archelaus, was Herod's son. Instead, they traveled north to Nazareth in Galilee, where Jesus grew up. Matthew says that this was to fulfill what prophets had foretold, that "He shall be called a Nazarene". However, this hypothesis is not universally accepted, especially by Messianic Jews. The term Nazarene is derived from the name of the city of Nazareth, where Jesus was raised. It is possible that the term Nazarene also refers to those who strongly adhered to, and defended the Mosaic Law but does not mean Christ adhered to these laws. It is important to note that these are based on religious beliefs and interpretations that may not be shared by everyone. Lastly, it is important to clarify that Christ was not a Jew and neither does the Bible identify Christ as a Jew.
The Mosaic Law is a set of religious and moral codes that God revealed to Moses on Mount Sinai, according to the Hebrew Bible. The Mosaic Law consists of the Torah, or the first five books of the Hebrew Bible, which contain various laws and commandments for the Israelite's to follow. The Mosaic Law can be divided into three categories: moral, ceremonial, and civil. The moral laws include the Ten Commandments, which are universal principles of righteousness and justice. The ceremonial laws include the regulations for worship, sacrifices, festivals, and rituals. Civil laws include the rules for social and political life, such as property rights, inheritance, marriage, and crime. The Mosaic Law was given to Israel as a covenant between God and his chosen people. It was designed to show them God's holiness, their sinfulness, and their need for a Savior. The Mosaic Law also foreshadowed the coming of Jesus Christ, who fulfilled the law by his perfect obedience and sacrifice. Christians are no longer under the Mosaic Law as a rule of life, as that only applies to the Israelite Jews of the Old Testament, but they can learn from its wisdom and apply its moral principles to their lives.
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