An exegetical and diachronic survey of messianic texts---from the Hebrew Bible and Jewish tradition through the first millennium C.E. Maintaining dialogue with relevant historical research and archaeological insights, Elgvin recounts the development and impact of messianism; explores the differing expectations in the northern kingdom of Israel, postexilic Judah, Qumran, and other contexts; and more. 383 pages, hardcover from Eerdmans.
