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Questions related to how Judaism regards or relates to the Christian religion or its followers. NOTE: Questions that require independent expertise in Christianity to answer are off-topic.

Christianity is a religion that is discussed in Jewish sources from Talmudic times until the present. Questions about those discussions and the perspectives gleaned from them are on topic. If you are considering asking a question which contrasts Judaism and any other religion see here.

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Jesus and the Pharisees, Matthew 12:24

If the accusations of the Pharisees against Jesus are put to a logical test they turn into a fallacy in Matthew 12:24. This is why I would love to hear the input of you guys. Matthew 12:24- 27: But when the Pharisees heard this, they said, “Only by…
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What is the difference between HaSatan, Luficer and the Serpent

I am working on a paper for one my classes and I routinely run into the question of whether or not jewish individuals believe in view Satan in the same way Christians do. More specifically, are the Serpent, Lucifer, and Ha-Satan the same Satan as…
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What stance do Jews take on the proposition that Jews killed Jesus Christ?

I appreciate any elucidation on the matter.
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Star of David with cross inside

I will be attending a funeral of my sister in law (Christian) and brother in law (Jewish). I would like to wear a necklace with Star of David with a cross inside to the service. Am I risking offending anyone by that? That is the last thing I would…
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Do Jewish people believe that Jesus existed?

Are there any evidence in Judaism that the man Jesus son of Joseph and Mary existed and if so are there dates associated with his birth and death?
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I was raised Luthern. My last name is apparently Jewish

I am looking for answers. I have discovered my last name is considered a Jewish name. Glasser. I was raised Lutheran,as are all of my family. Is it possible to become Jewish even though I believe in Jesus and the New Testament
Jeremy Glasser
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Do Jews believe Christianity alters Torah according to Melachim uMilchamot - Chapter 11/4

Do Jews believe Christianity alters Torah according to Melachim uMilchamot - Chapter 11/4. Isn't it the same old testament Jews and Christians believe in, how would it be altered?
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