Why did Paul's proclamation of a crucified Messiah offend Jews?
A)Jesus didn't fit any of their prophesies.
B)The Messiah was not supposed to be associated with anything "unclean" such as blood and death.
C)The Jews weren't expecting the Messiah for another millennium.
D)The Messiah was supposed to be a victorious conqueror,not an executed criminal.

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The idea of a crucified Messiah would have been offensive to Jews because the Messiah was expected to be a triumphant warrior who would defeat Israel's enemies and establish a powerful, earthly kingdom. The notion of a defeated and executed criminal as the Messiah would have been seen as a contradiction of this expectation.

Why Did Paul's Proclamation of a Crucified Messiah Offend Jews