What if the Old Testament as we know it today has been manipulated to misdirect modern day Christians and Jews?

That's an interesting thought, but the idea that the Old Testament has been manipulated to misdirect modern Christians and Jews is not widely supported by scholars. The Jewish rejection of Jesus as the Messiah is based on theological differences and interpretations of scripture, rather than deliberate manipulation of the text.

It's important to recognize that the Old Testament was established as a sacred text long before Jesus' birth. The Hebrew Bible was already well-established and widely respected within Jewish communities by the time of Jesus. The preservation of the Hebrew Bible has been a meticulous process among Jewish scribes and scholars, with strict measures in place to ensure accurate copying and transmission of the text.

While variations exist among ancient manuscripts, the core teachings and narratives of the Old Testament remain consistent across different versions and translations. So, while it's natural to question and explore the complexities of religious texts and interpretations, the idea of a deliberate manipulation to misdirect regarding Jesus requires substantial evidence and scholarly consensus, which is currently lacking.