When Christians say “Christ” and Jews say “Mashiach,” are they talking about the same thing? Not exactly.

In this opening episode, host Tassja Cadoch takes us straight to the Hebrew Bible — the Torah, Prophets, and Writings — to uncover what the word Mashiach really means. From King David to the Persian ruler Cyrus, “anointed one” has always described a human leader set apart for a mission.

So what does the Tanakh actually say about the Messiah of the future? What will he do, and why is he never described as divine? And how does that definition compare to the Christian framework of a savior from sin?

This episode lays the foundation for the series, showing why Jews and Christians can use the same word “Messiah” but picture two completely different figures.

Whether you grew up Christian, Jewish, or somewhere in between, this is your chance to see what the text itself says, and why definitions matter before we ever get to prophecy.

Thanks for listening to Christ or Mashiach: By the Book.

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Because if we’re going to talk about the Jewish Messiah… we’ve got to go by the book.