The One who is to come /

Fitzmyer, Joseph A.

The One who is to come / by Joseph A. Fitzmyer. - Grand Rapids, Mich. : William B. Eerdmans Pub., 2007. - xvi, 205 p. ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

The term "Messiah" -- The use of [māšîaḥ] in the Old Testament -- Other Old Testament passages often regarded as the background of the term "Messiah" -- Old Testament passages that reveal a developing understanding of the Davidic dynasty -- The role of Daniel 9:25-26 in the emergence of Messianism -- The Septuagint's interpretation of some Old Testament passages -- Extrabiblical Jewish writings of the Second Temple period -- The use of Messiah in the New Testament -- The use of Messiah in the Mishnah, Targums, and other rabbinic writings -- Conclusion.

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Bible.--O.T.--Criticism, interpretation, etc.


Messiah--Prophecies.
Messiah--Biblical teaching.
Messiah--Judaism.

BT235 / .F58 2007

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