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Did the Jewish religious leaders who opposed Jesus actually believe He was the Messiah? And why does the Quran describe Him that way?
Join Al Fadi for Episode 2 of Easter and the Resurrection as we continue examining one of the most significant disagreements between Christianity and Islam: the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
In our previous episode, we introduced Quran 4:157, which denies that Jesus was killed or crucified. Now, Al Fadi takes a closer look at the wording of this passage and raises questions about its historical accuracy.
The Quran recounts a claim about killing Jesus, identifying Him as the Messiah, Jesus, son of Mary.
But here's the question:
Did the Jewish authorities who opposed Jesus actually recognize Him as the Messiah?
Al Fadi argues that the New Testament presents a very different picture.
In Mark 14:61–64, Jesus stands before the high priest and is questioned about His identity as the Messiah and Son of the Blessed One.
When Jesus affirms His identity, the high priest responds by accusing Him of blasphemy.
Rather than accepting Jesus as the promised Messiah, the religious leaders described in this passage reject His claim.
Al Fadi examines how this account compares with Quran 4:157 and questions whether the Quran accurately represents the beliefs of those who opposed Jesus.
We also revisit an important historical distinction: Jesus was executed under Roman authority, even though the Gospel accounts describe the involvement of certain Jewish religious authorities in the events leading to His crucifixion.
In this episode, we explore:
What Quran 4:157 says about Jesus and the Messiah
Whether the Jewish authorities who opposed Jesus believed He was the Messiah
Mark 14:61–64 and Jesus' declaration before the high priest
Why Jesus was accused of blasphemy
The role of Roman authority in Jesus' crucifixion
The differences between the New Testament and Quranic accounts
Why Al Fadi believes this passage raises serious questions about the Quran's historical reliability
The debate goes beyond a single verse.
If the Quran and the New Testament present different accounts of Jesus' crucifixion, how should we evaluate their historical claims?
And does Quran 4:157 accurately describe what Jesus' opponents believed—or is it using a title for Jesus that the Quran itself affirms?
Join us as Al Fadi continues examining the biblical and Islamic accounts of Jesus Christ, His crucifixion, and the significance of His resurrection.
Stay tuned for the next episode of Easter and the Resurrection as we continue unpacking the historical and theological questions surrounding Quran 4:157.
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