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The concept of Mashiach, the anointed redeemer of Israel, and the Messianic era that he will bring about, is central in the teachings of Moses and the Prophets. R. Mosheh ben Maimon (Maimonides) incorporates it as one of the thirteen fundamental principles of the Jewish Faith.

In his code of Jewish Law, Mishneh Torah, he devotes the last two chapters to the legal implications and conceptual considerations of this subject which affect Jewish life and belief.

In numerous other writings, he and the great teachers before and after him explain many more details, so that the Jew, who must await Mashiach, will understand what this article of the faith is all about.

This book compiles, in systematic order, the essential Halachic and conceptual teachings about Mashiach and the Messianic redemption from the Biblical, Talmudic-Midrashic and other authoritative sources.

This important material is thus made accessible in English to the multitudes who want to learn more about this vital part of our heritage but are unable to deal with the original sources.

Table of Contents

Foreword
Foreword to Second Edition
Foreword to Third Edition
I The Belief in Mashiach
II The Messianic Era
A. Restoration of the Bet Hamikdash
B. Ingathering of the Exiles of Israel
C. End to Evil and Sins
D. Awareness and Knowledge of G-d
E. Universal Worship of G-d
F. Universal Peace and Harmony
G. Resurrection of the Dead
H. Blissful Utopia: End to Disease and Death
III Ikvot Meshicha: The Time Immediately Before Mashiach
IV The Personality of Mashiach
A. Mashiach – Human
B. Mashiach in Every Generation
C. The Character and Qualities of Mashiach
V Date of Mashiach's Coming
VI Hastening the Coming of Mashiach
A. Special Mitzvot
B. Unity of Israel
VII Awaiting Mashiach
A. The Obligation to Await
B. Kivuy: The Merit and Effect of Awaiting
C. Demanding Mashiach
VIII Now – More Than Ever!
Supplements
Bibliography