Publisher's Synopsis
The Messianic Hope of Israel: Studies in Messianic Prophecy is a book written by Max I. Reich. The book is a comprehensive study of the concept of the Messiah in Jewish tradition and its relevance to the modern world. The author explores the various prophecies in the Hebrew Bible that predict the coming of a Messiah and the role that this figure would play in the redemption of Israel. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the Messianic hope. The first chapter provides an overview of the concept of the Messiah in Jewish tradition, while the second chapter examines the prophecies in the Torah that predict the coming of a Messiah. The third chapter explores the role of the Messiah in the Psalms, while the fourth chapter focuses on the Messianic prophecies in the Prophets. The fifth chapter examines the Messianic hope in the Talmud and the Midrash, while the sixth chapter looks at the Messianic hope in the Zohar and other mystical texts. The book also includes a discussion of the controversy surrounding the Messiah in Jewish tradition, including the debate over whether the Messiah is a human being or a divine figure. The author also explores the relevance of the Messianic hope to contemporary Jewish thought and practice.Overall, The Messianic Hope of Israel: Studies in Messianic Prophecy is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the concept of the Messiah in Jewish tradition. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Jewish theology, prophecy, and eschatology.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.
