"The Hebrew Yeshua vs. the Greek Jesus"
"Yeshua" in First Century Hebrew Text
The four letters or consonants from right to left are Yod, Shin, Vav, Ayin (Y, SH, OO, A).
Thus Jesus is the Greek name for the Hebrew name Joshua or Y'shua."
Pathway:
YEH SHUA
YEH SHU - A removed as there is no Greek letter for Hebrew "Ayin"
YEH O - SH removed as there is no Greek letter for Hebrew "Shin"
IE SOU - Hebrew YEH = Greek IE Equivalent => Hebrew YEH
IE SOUS - S added in Greek as a nominative case ending. (Ending in a noun/name)
IE SUS - O removed in English translation as found in the original King James Translation
JE SUS - J replaces I in later King James Versions.
So, now on to belief.
The devoutly Jewish people feel Yeshua is not applicable to them, so they never really have considered His claims.
So, in the old testament, the call for the messiah is the call. Not a call to Yeshua, who we do not feel has fulfilled all the prophesies in order to become Messiah.
So, the Torah is right for the Jews. There is a Yeshua and a coming Messiah for their belief.
So, the Bible is right for the Christians. There is a Yeshua who is Jesus and who is the Messiah, the Prince of Peace.
So, Mike is right for him. There is no mention of Jesus in the old testament. The translation from Yeshua to Jesus is in the New Testament is via translation and an extension to the belief that is not accepted by devout Judiasm.
Who is to say that Yeshua of the prophecies is actually Jesus of the Scriptures?
Belief.
Who is to say that Yeshua of the prophesies is not actually Jesus of the Scriptures?
Belief.
I do not step on the toes of Christians and their belief. I would hope they leave me mine.
Both cases are arguable and both cases are correct for those their cases support.
Why exclude? Include. It's all supposed to be. There is no transgressions to my view. We are supposed to not know. That is the reasoning for our faith and personal connection with every belief.