Moses and Jesus

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This paper is a comparison of the prophetic lives of Jesus, the divine, and Moses, the mediator. It plots the similarities and differences between their careers, the impact they had on the Christian and Jewish traditions respectively. The paper suggests that there are many similarities between the two prophets, but also many differences.

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"The Prophetic Careers of Moses and Jesus Few personalities have had such a profound impact on world history as Moses and Jesus. Moses is perhaps the primary founder of the Jewish tradition, as well as being a prophet for Jews, Christians and Muslims. Jesus' life and teachings are the basis for the world's largest religion, Christianity. He is the Messiah for Christians and an important prophet for Muslims. The purpose of this paper is to look at the similarities between them, the differences and the impact they have had on the foundation of their respective traditions."

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