Publisher's Synopsis
""The History of Messianic Speculation in Israel"" by Abba Hillel Silver is a comprehensive examination of the evolution of messianic beliefs in Jewish culture throughout history. The book explores the various interpretations and expectations that have arisen over time, from the biblical era to modern times. The author examines the role of messianic figures and movements in Jewish history, including the rise and fall of false messiahs, the impact of messianic expectations on Jewish politics and culture, and the influence of messianic thought on other religions and cultures. Silver also delves into the theological debates surrounding messianic beliefs and their impact on Jewish philosophy and theology. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in Jewish history, religion, and culture, as well as for scholars and students of religious studies and theology.1927. The nucleus of this book is a doctorate thesis which the author compiled in order to trace the story of Messianic calculations in Israel from the destruction to the Shabbetai Zebi movement, as well as to analyze their method and technique, point out their historic consequences, and to disclose the consistent opposition to them throughout the centuries. Selected contents: the Talmudic period; the Mohammedan period; the period of the crusades; the sixteenth century; the seventeenth century; opposition to Messianic calculation; Talmudic, methodology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
