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‘The Messiah Confrontation’: A scientific look at messianism in Judaism - review

This book traces the appearance of the messianic idea from the prophet Isaiah to the Bar Kochbah revolt. It demonstrates the dramatic, many-sided and fascinating controversy about the messianic idea.

 Israel Knohl
Israel Knohl
(photo credit: COURTESY ISRAEL KNOHL)
ByRON KRONISH
JUNE 30, 2023 20:43
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