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By The Book: Christ or Maschiach?

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What if the prophecies you thought were about Jesus… weren’t? In this podcast, Tassja Cadoch—a Jewish convert who grew up Christian—unpacks the Hebrew Bible verse by verse, separating what the text actually says from how it’s been interpreted. With honesty, curiosity, and careful study, each episode examines the tension between Jewish and Christian interpretations of prophecy, Messiah, and salvation. Whether you’re a seeker, skeptic, or believer, this is your place to ask bold questions and see how two faiths can read the same words in profoundly different ways. jewgreekanmama.substack.com

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Isaiah 53: Who Is the Suffering Servant? 07.10.2025 8:49

For centuries, Christians have pointed to Isaiah 53 as undeniable proof that Jesus was foretold — “pierced for our transgressions… by his wounds we are healed.” But what if this famous prophecy isn’t about one man at all? In this episode of By the Book: Christ or Mashiach, Tassja Cadoch dives into the Hebrew text to uncover who Isaiah was really describing. If you’ve ever wondered why Judaism see...

Isaiah 7:14 — Virgin or Young Woman? 19.09.2025 9:51

For many Christians, Isaiah 7:14 is the ultimate proof text: “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son.” It’s quoted every Christmas as prophecy fulfilled in Jesus’ birth. But what if that’s not what Isaiah meant at all? In this episode, host Tassja Cadoch goes back to the Hebrew text, where the word almah means “young woman,” not “virgin.” We’ll look at how the Septuagint’s Greek translat...

What Is the Jewish Messiah? 19.09.2025 10:15

When Christians say “Christ” and Jews say “Mashiach,” are they talking about the same thing? Not exactly. In this opening episode, host Tassja Cadoch takes us straight to the Hebrew Bible — the Torah, Prophets, and Writings — to uncover what the word Mashiach really means. From King David to the Persian ruler Cyrus, “anointed one” has always described a human leader set apart for a mission. So wha...