The Messiah and the Jews: Three Thousand Years of Tradition, Belief and Hope
"Points the way to a postmodern revival of messianic belief that is smart, daring, hopeful, balanced and brimming with humanity.... Deserves to be widely read and discussed by serious Jews of all ages and affiliations."—Rabbi Nehemia Polen, PhD, professor of Jewish thought, Hebrew College“A comprehensive, highly readable treatment of a subject of perennial interest to Jews and Christians. Both edifies and inspires.”—Rabbi Edward A. Goldman, Israel and Ida G. Bettan Professor Emeritus of Midrash and Homiletics, HUC–JIR“Teems with life-affirming vitality and hope.... Liberal and secular Jews have long been hesitant to talk about the concept of Messiah in Judaism, but Rabbi Glickman teaches us how, and that alone is redemptive.”—Rabbi ZoË Klein, senior rabbi, Temple Isaiah, Los Angeles, California; author,Drawing in the DustandThe Scroll of Anatiya“Indispensable.... [This] well-researched work balanced by modern sensibilities makes for an engaging study of the Messiah for people of all faiths and no faith.”—Rabbi David Lyon, Congregation Beth Israel, Houston, Texas; author,God of Me: Imagining God throughout Your Lifetime“I love the imagery Glickman uses.... Her thoughtful exploration of the Jewish ideas of the messiah [is] an excellent education resource.”—The Jewish Federation of Broome County Reporter“Drawing on Rabbi Glickman's well-ordered knowledge of the subject ... quickly moves beyond the historical or theological and into the spiritual. Shows how every Jew has a stake in the Messiah’s coming.”—Rabbi David Rosen, Congregation Beth Yeshurun, Houston, Texas“The world cries out not for mere messianic fantasies but for hard labor by us all to birth some fundamental changes. Rabbi Glickman’s book can help Jews know how to join fruitfully in that birthing.”—Rabbi Arthur Waskow, director, The Shalom Center; co-author,Freedom Journeys: The Tale of Exodus & Wilderness across Millennia“Reminds us of the rich Jewish history of belief in the Messiah and the messianic. Through a compelling narrative we are encouraged to remember things will get better than this. Educates and inspires in a time when we sorely need both.”—Rabbi Edwin Goldberg, DHL, incoming senior rabbi, Temple Sholom, Chicago, Illinois; author,Saying No and Letting Go: Jewish Wisdom on Making Room for What Matters Most