The Messiah in the Old and New Testaments (Biblia.com)

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When the ancients talked about "messiah", what did they picture? Did that term refer to a stately figure who would rule, to a militant who would rescue, or to a variety of roles held by many? While Christians have traditionally equated the word "messiah" with Jesus, the discussion is far more complex. This volume contributes significantly to that discussion. Ten expert scholars here address...

technicus,” cited by Murphy. This was highlighted by Magne Sæbø, who, when addressing the issue of messianism and eschatology, noted: the “problem of terminology is, moreover, a problem of the right point of departure, for the final result depends very much on where the starting point lies which determines the way ahead.”3 Thus, before we can consider the topic of the Messiah in Hebrew prophecy, it is essential that we carefully define the study and its attendant terms. What then do we mean by “Messiah”?

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