Messianic Jewish Alliance of America

The Messianic Jewish Alliance of America (MJAA) is a Christian denomination with roots in the Hebrew Christian movement. Founded in 1915 as the Hebrew Christian Alliance of America, it adopted its present name in 1975.^[1] It follows on from the International Hebrew Christian Alliance between the Hebrew Christian Alliance of Great Britain and that of America.

As Messianic Jews, MJAA congregations teach a belief in Jesus Christ (Yeshuah) as their messiah, nevertheless they continue to perceive themselves as Jews, e.g. by continuing to celebrate Jewish customs. For Messianic Jews, the Bible, the Old Testament (Tanakh) and the New Testament (especially the four Gospels) form the basis of their faith. They are convinced that the Bible in its entirety is inspired by God. They further believe that one day all Jews will be Messianic Jews and that they will lead all of Israel, the Jews, and the gentile Christian world in worship of the one true God, understanding this to be the Messianic Age.^[2]

^ Hocken, Peter (2009). The Challenges of the Pentecostal, Charismatic and Messianic Jewish Movements. Ashgate Publishing. ISBN 978-0-7546-6746-9. Retrieved 22 August 2011.
^ Hanna Rucks: Messianische Juden. Geschichte und Theologie der Bewegung in Israel. Neukirchener Verlag, Neukirchen-Vluyn 2014, ISBN 978-3-7887-2879-3

[1] Hocken, Peter (2009). The Challenges of the Pentecostal, Charismatic and Messianic Jewish Movements. Ashgate Publishing. ISBN 978-0-7546-6746-9. Retrieved 22 August 2011.

[2] Hanna Rucks: Messianische Juden. Geschichte und Theologie der Bewegung in Israel. Neukirchener Verlag, Neukirchen-Vluyn 2014, ISBN 978-3-7887-2879-3

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