The History of Messianic Speculation in Israel (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161367782)

The History of Messianic Speculation in Israel is a book written by Abba Hillel Silver that explores the concept of the Messiah in Jewish history. The book is a comprehensive examination of the various interpretations of the Messiah throughout the centuries in Israel, from biblical times to modern-day. The author delves into the various messianic movements that have emerged throughout Jewish history, exploring the different ways in which the concept of the Messiah has been understood and interpreted. Silver examines the various messianic figures that have emerged throughout history, including King David, Elijah, and even the infamous false messiahs such as Shabbetai Zvi. The book also explores the political implications of messianic speculation, particularly in the context of the Zionist movement and the establishment of the State of Israel. Silver examines the role that messianic beliefs have played in shaping Jewish identity and the Jewish people's relationship with the land of Israel. Overall, The History of Messianic Speculation in Israel is a comprehensive and insightful examination of the concept of the Messiah in Jewish history. It provides a detailed analysis of the various interpretations of the Messiah throughout the centuries and explores the political and cultural implications of messianic beliefs.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.

Author: Abba Hillel Silver
ISBN-10: 1161367780
ISBN-13: 9781161367782
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.58lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.69d