The Messiah before Jesus: The Suffering Servant of the Dead Sea Scrolls by Israe

Description: The Messiah before Jesus by Israel Knohl, David Maisel Shows that, around the time of Jesus birth, there came into being a conception of catastrophic messianism in which the suffering, humiliation, and death of the messiah were regarded as an integral part of the redemptive process. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In a work that challenges notions that have dominated New Testament scholarship for more than a hundred years, Israel Knohl gives startling evidence for a messianic precursor to Jesus who is described as the "Suffering Servant" in recently published fragments of the Dead Sea Scrolls. The Messiah before Jesus clarifies many formerly incomprehensible aspects of Jesus life and confirms the story in the New Testament about his messianic awareness. The book shows that, around the time of Jesus birth, there came into being a conception of "catastrophic" messianism in which the suffering, humiliation, and death of the messiah were regarded as an integral part of the redemptive process. Scholars have long argued that Jesus could not have foreseen his suffering, death, and resurrection because the concept of a slain savior who rises from the dead was alien to the Judaism of his time. But, on the basis of hymns found at Qumran among the Dead Sea Scrolls, Knohl argues that, one generation before Jesus, a messianic leader arose in the Qumran sect who was regarded by his followers as ushering in an era of redemption and forgiveness. This messianic leader was killed by Roman soldiers in the course of a revolt that broke out in Jerusalem in 4 B.C.E. The Romans forbade his body to be buried and after the third day his disciples believed that he was resurrected and rose to heaven. This formed the basis for Jesus messianic consciousness, Knohl argues; it was because of this model that Jesus anticipated he would suffer, die, and be resurrected after three days. Knohl takes his fascinating inquiry one step further by suggesting that this messiah was a figure known to us from historical sources of the period. This identification may shed new light on the mystery of the "Paraclete" in the Gospel of John. A pathbreaking study, The Messiah before Jesus will reshape our understanding of Christianity and its relationship to Judaism. Flap "This is a very significant, original, and daring book. It illuminates an important era in the history of the Jewish people as well as the background of Christianity, making full use of the new Qumran material."--Professor Emanuel Tov, Editor-in-Chief, Dead Sea Scrolls Publication Project "The importance of this thesis for the understanding and interpretation of the historical Jesus is something of which all students of Christian Origins should take careful note. The book places a square challenge before those persuaded by a less apocalyptic/messianc view of the man and his times. I am convinced this book will become a pioneering classic in terms of the slot it fills in the field."--James D. Tabor, author of Why Waco? "This is a work of very high quality. . . . Knohl convincingly points out the historical event of a Messiah who predated the more famous one, Jesus Christ. . . . This is one of the most fascinating findings regarding the history of Jewish Messianism and the understanding of the emergence of Christianity. . . I am confident that it will mark a new phase in research of ancient Judaism."--Moshe Idel, author of Messianic Mystics "This tiny book will turn many heads. Israel Knohl sifts through a vast range of ancient texts in order to weave together a new chapter in the story of Jewish Messianism."--Gary A. Anderson, Professor of Hebrew Bible, Harvard University "Israel Knohl established himself as a first-rate scholar with his first book, The Sanctuary of Silence, on a classic problem of Pentateuchal studies. Here he ventures into entirely different territory and displays impressive erudition not only in the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Talmud but also in classical antiquity. His bold and provocative theories are sure to elicit a storm of controversy."--John J. Collins, author of Between Athens and Jerusalem: Jewish Identity in the Hellenistic Diaspora and Jewish Wisdom in Helleniatic Age "Fascinating. . . .Knohls book is an original piece of research that defies some of the most solid beliefs of our time".--Avraham Burg, Chairman of the Keneset (Israeli Parliament). Author Biography Israel Knohl teaches at the Bible department of the Hebrew University, Jerusalem. He taught as a visiting Professor at Berkeley, Stanford, and Chicago. He is the author of The Sanctuary of Silence (1955), which won the Z. Shkop Award for Biblical Studies. Table of Contents List of Figures Preface Introduction The Messianic Secret After Three Days Another Paraclete Postscript Appendix A: The Messianic Hymns Appendix B: Between Rome and Jerusalem List of Abbreviations Notes Index Review "Readers who share Knohls questioning attitude about the Jewish context of Jesus messianic career will find [this] brief, accessible book fascinating and informative." - Booklist "A small but mind-bending book...a stunning imaginative leap. The impulse to reject Knohls thesis is very strong...yet Knohls consummate scholarship and intimate familiarity with other scholarly work gradually prevails. Is this book important to anyone but scholars? Yes, courageous, responsible scholarly work such as Knohls deserves attention-and admiration." - Christian Science Monitor "This is a very significant, original, and daring book. It illuminates an important era in the history of the Jewish people as well as the background of Christianity, making full use of the new Qumran material." - Professor Emanuel Tov, Editor-in-Chief, Dead Sea Scrolls Publication Project "This is a work of very high quality....Knohl convincingly points out the historical event of a Messiah who predated the more famous one, Jesus Christ....This is one of the most fascinating findings regarding the history of Jewish Messianism and the understanding of the emergence of Christianity...I am confident that it will mark a new phase in research of ancient Judaism." - Moshe Idel, author of Messianic Mystics "Fascinating....Knohls book is an original piece of research that defies some of the most solid beliefs of our time." - Avraham Burg, Chairman of the Keneset (Israeli Parliament). Long Description In a work that challenges notions that have dominated New Testament scholarship for more than a hundred years, Israel Knohl gives startling evidence for a messianic precursor to Jesus who is described as the "Suffering Servant" in recently published fragments of the Dead Sea Scrolls.The Messiah before Jesusclarifies many formerly incomprehensible aspects of Jesus life and confirms the story in the New Testament about his messianic awareness. The book shows that, around the time of Jesus birth, there came into being a conception of "catastrophic" messianism in which the suffering, humiliation, and death of the messiah were regarded as an integral part of the redemptive process. Scholars have long argued that Jesus could not have foreseen his suffering, death, and resurrection because the concept of a slain savior who rises from the dead was alien to the Judaism of his time. But, on the basis of hymns found at Qumran among the Dead Sea Scrolls, Knohl argues that, one generation before Jesus, a messianic leader arose in the Qumran sect who was regarded by his followers as ushering in an era of redemption and forgiveness. This messianic leader was killed by Roman soldiers in the course of a revolt that broke out in Jerusalem in 4 B.C.E. The Romans forbade his body to be buried and after the third day his disciples believed that he was resurrected and rose to heaven. This formed the basis for Jesus messianic consciousness, Knohl argues; it was because of this model that Jesus anticipated he would suffer, die, and be resurrected after three days. Knohl takes his fascinating inquiry one step further by suggesting that this messiah was a figure known to us from historical sources of the period. This identification may shed new light on the mystery of the "Paraclete" in the Gospel of John. A pathbreaking study,The Messiah before Jesuswill reshape our understanding of Christianity and its relationship to Judaism. Details ISBN0520234006 Author David Maisel Short Title MESSIAH BEFORE JESUS Publisher University of California Press Series S. Mark Taper Foundation Imprint in Jewish Studies Language English Translator David Maisel ISBN-10 0520234006 ISBN-13 9780520234000 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2002 Imprint University of California Press Subtitle The Suffering Servant of the Dead Sea Scrolls Country of Publication United States Translated from Hebrew Place of Publication Berkerley Residence Jerusalem, IS DOI 10.1604/9780520234000 UK Release Date 2002-02-26 AU Release Date 2002-02-26 NZ Release Date 2002-02-26 US Release Date 2002-02-26 Pages 159 Publication Date 2002-02-26 DEWEY 296.155 Illustrations 12 b-w illustrations Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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