Tag: Messianism
In this essay by Saul Goldman, the author explores the relationship between Zionism and Messianism in the context of Jewish history and identity.
Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein, a Torah scholar and historian, discusses parallels between the Covid-19 pandemic and historical plagues in Tanach, as well as the connection to messianic redemption in Jewish history.
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(False) Messiahs: Messianism in Jewish History & Thought with David Berger, Laura Arnold Leibman & Kenneth Seeskin
The discussion explores the concept of messianism in Jewish history and thought, tracing it from the late 2nd Temple period in Roman-controlled Judea to modern times, including figures like Bar Kohba in 132 CE and Menachem Mendel Schneerson of Chabad Lubavitch.
"Saving God" explores themes of idolatry and human fallenness from both Jewish and Christian perspectives.