Jesus was a Jewish rabbi, as evidenced by numerous Bible verses. In Matthew 23:8, he instructs his followers to not call themselves rabbis, indicating that he himself held this title. Furthermore, in Luke 2:46-47, we see Jesus at the age of twelve engaging in theological discussions with Jewish scholars in the temple. Additionally, throughout the New Testament, Jesus is often referred to as “Rabbi” by both his disciples and others (John 3:2, John 20:16). His teachings and actions also align closely with Jewish rabbinic tradition, emphasizing love for God and neighbor (Matthew 22:37-40) and interpreting Jewish law with authority (Matthew 5:21-48). Ultimately, while Jesus may have challenged some aspects of traditional Judaism, the evidence clearly points to him being a Jewish rabbi who lived out his faith within the context of his religious heritage.
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