Religious Studies GCSE
The Nature of the Mashiach
What The Nature of the Mashiach means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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An anointed human leader, descended from King David, not a divine being.
Topics that use The Nature of the Mashiach
- Judaism - 3.1.6.1 Beliefs and teachings (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Covenant
- Creation
- Diversity of Jewish Belief
- Divine Judgement
- Divine Justice
- Free will
- Immanence
- Life after death
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