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the name Jesus is considered to be the Greek form of Joshua, a short form of Jehoshua or Yahushua.

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Q: If Jesus was Jewish why don't I hear of male Jews being named Jesus?
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How are Jews related to Jesus?

Jesus was not Jewish


Who is Jesus for the Jews?

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What did Jesus need to save the Jews from?

Jesus was Jewish and all new Christians were Jewish. He didn't save them from anything.


Who do Christians believe was the Jewish Messiah?

Christians believe that Jesus was the Jewish Messiah. Jews disagree.


What do 'Jews for Jesus' believe are they just Christians who claim to be Jews?

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Why do Jews believe Jesus persecuted the Jews?

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