You always make some good points, Nick.

My argument is very Jewish as well: No current or ancient rabbi regarded Joshuah (Yeshuah, aka Jesus) as the Messiah because his death represented, as you say, a failed prophecy. Hezekiah fits much better, but could also be construed as failed, to be sure.

The mashiach of the assumed to come Messianic Era, was supposed to lead Israel out of bondage, which obviously didn't happen.

Judaism doesn't view Joshuah (Yeshuah, aka Jesus) as anything close to a mashiach to fulfill the prophecy because, well, he didn't.

Christians are happy to insert their version of the Pauline Jesus into that role with a pagan version of Joshuah that errantly demands that [Judaism] somehow misunderstood the prophecy, "Jesus" didn't come to save Israel, he came to save all of HUMANITY.

Well, that's not in the prophecy either.

Take a look at my series on Christianity's Counterfeit Jesus and let me know what you think. I would appreciate hearing your thoughts.

Blessings!

https://keith-michael.medium.com/christianitys-counterfeit-jesus-part-1-f7c3157dbb52