Jewish Messianic Thoughts in an Age of Despair

Belief in the coming of a Messiah poses a genuine dilemma. From a Jewish perspective the historical record is overwhelmingly against it. If despite all the tragedies that have befallen the Jewish people no legitimate Messiah has come forward has the belief not been shown to be groundless? Yet for all the problems associated with messianism the historical record also shows it is an idea with enormous staying power. The prayer book mentions it on page after page. The great Jewish philosophers all ...See More