Waiting for the Messiah
stories to inspire Jews with hope
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Author
Publication
1997 - Jason Aronson, Northvale, N.J, New Jersey
Language
English
Word Count
69,000 words, Guess
Page Count
276 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL1011352M
- ISBN-101568219865
- OCLC Control Number36074495
- OCLC Control Numberwaitingformessia0000stai
- Library of Congress Control Number96051939
and 2 more
- Goodreads2872580
- LibraryThing8582913
Classifications
- DDC296.3/36
- LCCBM530 .S83 1997
Description
The coming of the Messiah (Moshiach, in Hebrew) is a basic tenet of Judaism and one of the thirteen principles of faith as stated by Maimonides. In this unique book, Mordechai Staiman brings together a wide array of colorful narratives, legends, and myths relating to the Messiah. He also provides a brief explanation of Messianic theology in Judaism and a record of important figures who have played a role in the ongoing story of the Messiah throughout the ages.
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