Bible Question (short): If not Jesus, then who could it be? |
Question (full): According to Daniel 9, Jesus fulfills the prophecy to the day and even remarks in the gospel of Luke (chapter 19) that some had not known what day it was. Either in the bible itself or through other reliable historical sources from which we have clear records, how many other people claimed to be the Messiah around that time, and what are their names if it is known? I am asking because it seems like the Jews of that time were looking for a Messiah, and Jesus was not the only one to be considered. In speaking with Jews, it would be very helpful to be able to cite an accurate number and some historical names and figures in discussing Jesus' entry into Jerusalem. My contention or point is that if it wasn't Jesus then who do they think it was? |