Representative of one of the classic responses of Judaism to modernity, he claimed to be the Messiah but then converted to Islam when push came to shove.

a. Analyse how Jesus' concept of Messiahship differs from Jewish expectation

Before answering the question, read the following excerpt.The movement led by Muhammad and those who succeeded him, however it is to be identified, was a religious one, or more precisely had important religious components, and those components had considerable force. (...) The monotheism preached by Muhammad was of central importance, since it both demanded a radical break from the polytheism of pre-Islamic Arabia... and provided a channel for dialogue with Near Eastern Judaism and Christianity. More importantly, Muhammad’s religious message had social and political implications, which were reflected most acutely in Umar’s establishment of the diwan. [The ranking system based on tribal identity and role in the new Islamic community.]From Jonathan Berkey's The Formation of Islam: Religion and Society in the Near East, 600-1800Which of the following best describes the development of new faith traditions?Choose 1 answer:Choose 1 answer:(Choice A)   They almost always require a radical break with one previous religionAThey almost always require a radical break with one previous religion(Choice B)   They arise independently, rejecting outside influences and inventing new doctrinesBThey arise independently, rejecting outside influences and inventing new doctrines(Choice C)   They almost always start with a rejection of polytheistic religions CThey almost always start with a rejection of polytheistic religions(Choice D)   They develop in concert with the faiths around them, rejecting elements of some, and picking up cultural influences of others as new converts join DThey develop in concert with the faiths around them, rejecting elements of some, and picking up cultural influences of others as new converts join

which of the following was not one of the teachings which appeared in Judaism, or at least became more prominent, after the Exile?

Read the quote from the Quran.Based on what you know aboutMuhammad’s teachings, explainwhat man “did not know.

Islam, whose followers are known as Muslims, began in Arabia in the seventh century and is based upon the teachings of which of the following prophets? A. Jesus B. Abraham C. Muhammad D. Moses