Messianism and Jewish Messiahs in the New Testament Period (original) (raw)

2019, New Testament History, Culture, and Society: A Background to the Texts of the New Testament, edited by Lincoln Blumell, 71–85. Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center.

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This paper explores the evolving concepts of Messiah in the Jewish tradition during the New Testament period, emphasizing the significance of various titles attributed to Jesus, such as "Son of God" and "Son of David." It further examines the messianic expectations among Jews of that time, the ideological roots of these expectations in earlier kingship, and the implications of Jesus's actions and proclamations, particularly concerning Jerusalem and the temple.