righteousness” (v. 37). Later Judaism, possibly in reaction against Christianity, emphasized the humanity of the Messiah. The messianic hope of each specific group within Intertestamental Judaism probably had its own distinctive features. It is usually believed that some groups (e.g., the Sadducees) completely rejected the concept.5 In contrast, Qumran expected more than one Messiah or eschatological figure and produced lengthy descriptions of the final war as well as of the messianic blessings and banquet.6 By