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is the Christ or Messiah no Muslim can deny, for the Koran
does acknowledge that title. That every Israelite King and
High Priest was anointed with the holy oil composed of olive
oil and various spices we know from the Hebrew Scriptures
(Lev. xxx. 23-33 ) . Even the Zardushti Koresh King of
Persia is called God's Christ: "Thus says the Lord to His
Christ Cyrus," etc. (Isa. xlv. 1-7).
It would be superfluous here to mention that although
neither Cyrus nor Jesus were anointed by the sacred anoint-
ment, yet they are called Messiahs.
As to Jesus, even if his prophetic mission were recog-
nized by the Jews, his Messianic office could never be
accepted by them. For none of the marks or characteristics
of the Messiah they expect are to be found in the man whom
they attempted to crucify. The Jews expect a Messiah with
the sword and temporal power, a conqueror who would
restore and extend the kingdom of David, and a Messiah who
does acknowledge that title. That every Israelite King and
High Priest was anointed with the holy oil composed of olive
oil and various spices we know from the Hebrew Scriptures
(Lev. xxx. 23-33 ) . Even the Zardushti Koresh King of
Persia is called God's Christ: "Thus says the Lord to His
Christ Cyrus," etc. (Isa. xlv. 1-7).
It would be superfluous here to mention that although
neither Cyrus nor Jesus were anointed by the sacred anoint-
ment, yet they are called Messiahs.
As to Jesus, even if his prophetic mission were recog-
nized by the Jews, his Messianic office could never be
accepted by them. For none of the marks or characteristics
of the Messiah they expect are to be found in the man whom
they attempted to crucify. The Jews expect a Messiah with
the sword and temporal power, a conqueror who would
restore and extend the kingdom of David, and a Messiah who