Messiah in Context Israel's History and Destiny in Formative Judaism |
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Author:
| Neusner, Jacob |
Series title: | Studies in Judaism Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-8191-6904-4 |
Publication Date: | Mar 1988 |
Publisher: | University Press of America, Incorporated
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $102.00 |
Book Description:
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In this study, originally published in 1984, Professor Neusner asks whether Judaism as we know it constitutes a messianic religion, a religious tradition in which hope for a Messiah at the end of time frames the faith's worldview and way of life. The question is critical because the heritage upon which Judaism in its rabbinic or talmudic form draws has nourished profoundly messianic offshoots, including Christianity. In arriving at a qualified negative, Neusner presents a valuable and...
More DescriptionIn this study, originally published in 1984, Professor Neusner asks whether Judaism as we know it constitutes a messianic religion, a religious tradition in which hope for a Messiah at the end of time frames the faith's worldview and way of life. The question is critical because the heritage upon which Judaism in its rabbinic or talmudic form draws has nourished profoundly messianic offshoots, including Christianity. In arriving at a qualified negative, Neusner presents a valuable and insightful exploration of the formative texts of Judaism. Canon. Co-published with Studies in Judaism.