The One Who Is to Come

"Messiah" is one of the most contested terms in Christian reflection, with many people reading the concept back into early Old Testament texts. In The One Who Is to Come Joseph Fitzmyer contradicts that misreading, carefully tracing the emergence of messianism in Judaism to a much later date -- the second century B.C.

The One Who Is to Come begins with a linguistic discussion of the term "messiah," then demonstrates the gradual emergence of the idea of a future, dynasty-continuing David, before finally examining the "anointed one" language in the latest biblical text, Daniel 9. It also examines the use of the term in the Septuagint and extrabiblical Jewish writings, as well as the New Testament, Targums, and the Mishnah. Fitzmyer's masterful study presents a novel, biblical thesis that will appeal to scholars, students, and all who wish to investigate the complex history of messianism.

Author: Joseph A. Fitzmyer
Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
Published: 04/01/2007
Pages: 205
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.68lbs
Size: 8.92h x 6.07w x 0.57d
ISBN: 9780802840134

About the Author
Joseph A. Fitzmyer, SJ (1920-2016) was professor emeritus of biblical studies at Catholic University of America, Washington, DC.

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