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50 Jewish Messiahs : The Untold Life Stories of 50 Jewish Messiahs since Jesus by Jerry Rabow (2002, Hardcover)
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50 JEWISH MESSIAHS: THE UNTOLD LIFE STORIES OF 50 JEWISH MESSIAHS SINCE JESUS AND HOW THEY CHANGED THE JEWISH, CHRISTIAN, AND MUSLIM WORLDS By Jerry Rabow - Hardcover **BRAND NEW**.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherGefen Publishing House, The Limited
ISBN-109652292885
ISBN-139789652292889
eBay Product ID (ePID)2202285
Product Key Features
Book Title50 Jewish Messiahs : the Untold Life Stories of 50 Jewish Messiahs since Jesus
Number of Pages216 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicTheology, Judaism / History
Publication Year2002
GenreReligion
AuthorJerry Rabow
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.3 in
Item Weight15.2 Oz
Item Length9.1 in
Item Width6.5 in
Additional Product Features
LCCN2002-021093
Dewey Edition21
Reviews"""...a beautifully told series of stories, which traces a major mythic thread in the tapestry of Judaism."" -- Rachel Naomi Remen, M.D., author My Grandfather's Blessings
Dewey Decimal296.3/36
SynopsisIt is a little known fact that there have been more than fifty prominent Jewish Messiahs. These characters, though unrenowned today, inspired messianic fervour that at times seized the whole Jewish, Christian, Muslim and even secular worlds. The stories of these fifty Messiahs, both male and female, are unknown -- suppressed by Jewish religious authorities or ignored by historians of all religions. Until now. In this book, these Jewish Messiahs are remembered, and now their forgotten stories -- whether humorous, bizarre, tragic or solemn -- are finally told. The Messiah who killed the Pope; The Messiah who was saved from the Inquisition when the Pope hid him in the Vatican; The Messiah who demanded that his head be cut off in order to prove his immortality The Messiah who defied the Holy Roman Emperor; The 17th century Messiah whose followers continued their secret society into the 20th century. And to contemporary times and the story of the late Lubavitcher Rebbe, Menachem Mendel Schneerson, and how he inspired a passionate and devoted following. Above all, Fifty Jewish Messiahs examines humanity, not divinity, and history rather than theology. Taken together, these intriguing stories paint a vivid portrait of the universal and timeless human need for optimism, and hope in a better future., It is a little known fact that there have been more than fifty prominent Jewish Messiahs'. These characters, though unrenowned today, inspired messianic fervour that at times seized the whole Jewish, Christian, Muslim and even secular worlds. The stories of these fifty Messiahs, both male and female, are unknown -- suppressed by Jewish religious authorities or ignored by historians of all religions. Until now. In this book, these Jewish Messiahs are remembered, and now their forgotten stories -- whether humorous, bizarre, tragic or solemn -- are finally told. The Messiah who killed the Pope; The Messiah who was saved from the Inquisition when the Pope hid him in the Vatican; The Messiah who demanded that his head be cut off in order to prove his immortality The Messiah who defied the Holy Roman Emperor; The 17th century Messiah whose followers continued their secret society into the 20th century. And to contemporary times and the story of the late Lubavitcher Rebbe, Menachem Mendel Schneerson, and how he inspired a passionate and devoted following. Above all, Fifty Jewish Messiahs examines humanity, not divinity, and history rather than theology. Taken together, these intriguing stories paint a vivid portrait of the universal and timeless human need for optimism, and hope in a better future.
LC Classification NumberBM615.R33 2002
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- 26 Jul, 2023
Better than 5 Stars! Love this book! Informative and much needed today!
This is a well written and nicely balanced historical review of the developing mythology of Jewish Messiah expectations and history. Very informative book for anyone who wants to learn about this aspect of their history. It's one of the most enjoyable and informative books I've read for years. The author took a sensitive subject to some and gives a broad brush to tell as much of the truth as can be known on this topic - so I'll give it a 7 Star rating, when there are only 5! Thanks for this very important book that tells so much of changing expectations through the centuries! Richard Epler author - One Disciple to Another - the Original JesusVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
