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Informationen zum Autor Joseph A. Fitzmyer , SJ (1920-2016) was professor emeritus of biblical studies at Catholic University of America, Washington, DC. Klappentext "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. Zusammenfassung Beginning with a discussion of the term Messiah! this book demonstrates the emergence of the idea of a future! dynasty-continuing David! before examining the "anointed one" language in the biblical text! "Daniel 9". It also examines the use of the term in the Septuagint and Jewish writings! as well as the New Testament! Targums! and the Mishnah.
