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The Beginning
The modern-day Messianic Jew movement began in Great Britain in the mid-1800s. -
Movement to the US
The Messianic Jewish Alliance of America began in the U.S. -
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The movement emerged
Messianic Judaism emerged in the 1960s from the Hebrew Christian movement and the Baptist organization Jews for Jesus. -
Jews for Jesus
Inspiration for Messianic Judaism was also founded by this organization which was founded in 1973 by Conservative Baptist minister Martin Rosen. -
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Movement population
The movement grew from 150 Messianic houses of worship in the United States to as many as 438. With over 100 in Israel and many more worldwide. -
Population Increase
Population estimates have increased in the United States between 175,000 and 250,000 members. In Israel, the total population of members is between 10,000 and 20,000. The estimate for total worldwide members is 350,000.