-35; Titus 1:10-11).19th century: rooted in evangelism of Jews, Zionism, and Dispensationalism.20th century: birthed in groups like "Jews for Jesus" (1960s-1970s).In short, there is no "Messianic Judaism" until a few generations ago. The movement is marked not by its antiquity, but by its novelty.Terminology: many Semitic words are embraced, like Yeshua. Words historically offensive to Jews are avoided (e.g. crusade, cross, baptism, BC & AD). The term "Messianic" means that they accept Jesus as the Messiah.