The Messianic Idea

By Chilperic Edwards

Book Overview

The Messianic Idea is a book written by Chilperic Edwards that explores the concept of the Messiah in various religious traditions. The author delves into the origins of the Messianic idea and its evolution throughout history, examining how it has been interpreted in Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and other religions. The book also explores the role of the Messiah in political and social movements, including Zionism and the Black Messiah movement. Edwards argues that the Messianic idea has been a powerful force throughout history, inspiring people to hope for a better future and to work towards creating a more just and equitable society. The book is a thought-provoking exploration of a complex and important concept that has played a significant role in shaping human history.1927. Contents: Introduction; Book of Daniel; Kingdom of God; Son of Man; Son of David; The Messiah; Reign of the Saints; Appendices: Apocalyptic Literature, Septuagint Translation of the Book of Daniel, Chronological Tables, Extracts from Roman Authors.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162622237
• ISBN13: 9781162622231
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 154 Pages
• Weight: 0.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.5" x 9.3"