Sivertsev, Alexei 1973- creator text bibliography Electronic books. enk Cambridge New York Cambridge University Press 2011 monographic eng

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1 online resource (viii, 247 p.) "This book explores the influence of Roman imperialism on the development of Messianic themes in Judaism in the fifth through the eight centuries CE. It pays special attention to the ways in which Roman imperial ideology and imperial eschatology influenced Jewish representations of the Messiah and Messianic age. Topics addressed in the book include: representations of the Messianic kingdom of Israel as a successor to the Roman Empire, the theme of imperial renewal in Jewish eschatology and its Roman parallels, representations of the emperor in late antique literature and art and their influence on the representations of the Messiah, the mother of the Messiah in late antique and Byzantine cultural contexts, and the figure of the last Roman Emperor in Christian and Jewish tradition"--Provided by publisher. Introduction -- 1. Esau, Jacob's brother -- 2. Coronation in the temple -- 3. Mother of the Messiah -- 4. Renovatio imperii -- 5. King Messiah -- Conclusion. Alexei M. Sivertsev. Includes bibliographical references (p. 223-244) and index. e------ ff----- aw----- Messiah Judaism Messianic era (Judaism) Judaism History To 1500 Jews Civilization Roman influences HISTORY / Ancient / General RELIGION / Judaism / Theology BM615 .S58 2011eb 296.3/3609 Sivertsev, Alexei, 1973- Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2011 (DLC) 2011009189 (OCoLC)698331456 9781139078955 (electronic bk.) 113907895X (electronic bk.) http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=366126 http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1108/2011009189-t.html http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1108/2011009189-d.html http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1108/2011009189-b.html http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=366126 http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1108/2011009189-t.html http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1108/2011009189-d.html http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1108/2011009189-b.html N$T 120402 20200709055352.0 ocn782907400