Essential Papers on Messianic Movements and Personalities in Jewish History
| Author | : Marc Saperstein |
| Publisher | : NYU Press |
| Total Pages | : 592 |
| Release | : 1992-04 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780814779439 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0814779433 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (33 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Essential Papers on Messianic Movements and Personalities in Jewish History by : Marc Saperstein
Download or read book Essential Papers on Messianic Movements and Personalities in Jewish History written by Marc Saperstein and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 1992-04 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The messianic idea that a redeemer sent by God will come to end the suffering of a persecuted people and inaugurate a new age of justice and peace has been one of the most powerful and influential concepts given by the Jewish people to western civilization. This book represents a sample of the most penetrating and provocative scholarly interpretations of Jewish messianic movement from various perspectives- historical, sociological, psychological, and religious.
