The History of Messianic Speculation in Israel - Hardcover

The History of Messianic Speculation in Israel is a comprehensive exploration of the concept of the Messiah in Jewish thought and culture. Written by Abba Hillel Silver, a prominent Jewish scholar and leader, the book traces the evolution of messianic ideas from ancient times to the present day. Silver examines the various messianic figures and movements that have emerged throughout Jewish history, including the biblical prophets, the Maccabees, and the false messiahs who arose during periods of political and social upheaval. He also delves into the theological debates surrounding the Messiah, including the question of whether the Messiah is a divine or human figure, and how the Messiah's arrival will bring about the redemption of the Jewish people.Throughout the book, Silver highlights the ways in which messianic speculation has shaped Jewish culture and identity. He explores the role of messianic beliefs in Jewish ritual and tradition, as well as their influence on Jewish politics and social movements.The History of Messianic Speculation in Israel is a seminal work in the field of Jewish studies, offering a rich and nuanced understanding of one of the most important concepts in Jewish thought. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Jewish history, theology, or culture.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.