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Understanding Jesus: Divergent Views Across Faiths
Judaism, Islam, and Christianity present fundamentally different views of Jesus. Jews do not recognize Jesus as the Messiah or a divine figure. Muslims, however, regard Jesus as a highly respected prophet, born of a virgin and sinless, believing he was taken to heaven rather than crucified, and they expect his return. The Quran emphasizes that Jesus is not God. In contrast, the New Testament asserts that Jesus claimed divinity through his actions and words, such as forgiving sins and identifying himself with the name 'I am,' which is uniquely associated with God. The core issue at the heart of these differing beliefs is the identity of Jesus. While there is respect for certain Islamic teachings, such as charitable giving, it is noted that Islam centers its authority on the Quran, rather than a person, which changes the nature of its spiritual miracle compared to the Christian perspective on Jesus.