The most that one of Jewish faith can do - and some have gladly done it - is to say that Jesus was the greatest in the long succession of Jewish prophets. None can acknowledge that Jesus was the Messiah without becoming a Christian.

Summary

This quote highlights the perspective of those who follow the Jewish faith regarding Jesus. It suggests that while some Jewish individuals may acknowledge Jesus as a profound prophet within the Jewish tradition, they cannot accept him as the Messiah without converting to Christianity. The quote emphasizes the clear distinction between these two religious beliefs and underlines the difference in the understanding of Jesus between the Jewish and Christian communities.