The Contours of the Messiah in Pesiqta Rabbati
Publication Date
4-2013
Description
Jewish messianic expectations have had multiple expressions. One such expression was Messiah Ephraim. The midrashic work Pesiqta Rabbati contains numerous messianic passages, as well as entire homilies, that focus mainly upon Messiah Ephraim. Ephraim, a son of Joseph, was adopted by Jacob (Gen 48:5). In Jewish texts other than Pesiq. Rab., the Ephraimite Messiah was consistently portrayed as a militant figure, a warrior. The objective of this article is to examine the messianic contours that apply both to Messiah Ephraim in Pesiq. Rab. and to Jesus in order to determine whether there are any Christian elements in the composition of certain passages in Pesiq. Rab.
Journal
Harvard Theological Review
Volume
106
Issue
2
First Page
115
Last Page
144
Department
Religious Studies
Link to Published Version
Recommended Citation
Ulmer, Rivka. "The Contours of the Messiah in Pesiqta Rabbati." Harvard Theological Review (2013) : 115-144.