Jewish Messianic Thoughts in an Age of Despair

by Kenneth Seeskin

Book Overview

Belief in the coming of a Messiah poses a genuine dilemma. From a Jewish perspective, the historical record is overwhelmingly against it. If, despite all the tragedies that have befallen the Jewish people, no legitimate Messiah has come forward, has the belief not been shown to be groundless? Yet for all the problems associated with messianism, the historical record also shows it is an idea with enormous staying power. The prayer book mentions it...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1107662311
• ISBN13: 9781107662315
• Release Date: July 2014
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 234 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"