Messiahship (Noun)
Meaning
The position of messiah.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- Jesus' claim to messiahship was a central theme in his teachings and the source of much controversy among Jewish leaders.
- The notion of messiahship varied greatly among different Jewish sects, but all shared the expectation of a savior figure.
- Throughout history, several figures have been regarded as the messiah by certain groups, each claiming to fulfill the expectations of messiahship.
- The expectation of messiahship was deeply ingrained in Jewish culture, and its fulfillment was seen as the key to redemption.
- Some scholars argue that Jesus' messiahship was not a literal, earthly role, but rather a spiritual one, focused on the redemption of humanity.