Jewish messianic thoughts in an age of despair /
Seeskin, Kenneth,1947-
New York : Cambridge University Press,
c2012.
"This book asks whether hope for a better future is defensible in light of the human propensity for evil"--
Includes bibliographical references (p. 207-215) and index.
1. Messianism and mythology -- 2. Maimonedes and the idea of a deflationary Messiah -- 3. Internalism: the Messiah within -- 4. Infinite deferral -- 5. History and rationality -- 6. History and irrationality -- 7. Redemption.
"This book asks whether hope for a better future is defensible in light of the human propensity for evil"--
Messiah
Redemption
Despair