“The protest leader inspired the crowd, earning the title of messiah as they fought for their rights and freedom.”

“They will acknowledge Jesus as messiah if just the right omens suggest that he is.”

“Over one hundred and fifty prophecies exist concerning the coming of a messiah and saviour.”

“Jesus explains that his messiahship is to be revealed in suffering and death.”

“Yet we do not find that he had as yet formed any distinct conception of his own messiahship.”

“They need to stand by the grave of no Lazarus to be certified as to His messiahship.”

“We do not need magic or messiahs to help us live decently, to provide an ethical code.”

“On the political front, these leaders were akin to messiahs in their respective parties and countries.”

“As is the way with most messiahs, only the poor, the insane and the very young recognize his divinity.”