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<p>Following a detailed introduction to the world of messianic ideology and its significance in Jewish history, The Messiah Texts traces the progress of the messianic legend from its biblical beginnings to contemporary expressions.</p> <p>Renowned scholar Raphael Patai has skillfully selected passages from a voluminous literature spanning three millennia. Using his own translations from Hebrew, Aramaic, Arabic, Latin, and other original texts, Patai excerpts delightful folk tales, apocalyptic fantasies, and parables of prophetic power. All are central to the understanding of a magnificent heritage. patai also investigates the false messiahs who have appeared throughout Jewish history, the modern Messiah-influenced movements such as reform Judaism and Zionism, and the numerous reasons put forth by the various branches of Judaism as to why the Messiah has not yet appeared.</p>

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Author

[compiled by] Raphael Patai

Publisher

Wayne State University Press

Published

1979

Language

EN

ISBN

9780814318508

Category

religious

Subjects

Science, Judaism, Literary Fiction

Rating

4.35 / 5 (20 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14