Collins, John J. 1946-

The scepter and the star : messianism in light of the Dead Sea scrolls / John J. Collins. - 2nd ed. - Grand Rapids, Mich. : W.B. Eerdmans Pub., 2010. - xi, 298 p. : ill., maps ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Messianism and the scrolls -- The fallen book of David : Messianism and the Hebrew Bible -- A shoot from the stump of Jesse -- The messiahs of Aaron and Israel -- Teacher, priest and prophet -- A throne in the heavens -- The messiah as the son of God -- The Danielic son of man -- Messianic dreams in action.

9780802832238 (pbk. : alk. paper) 0802832237 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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Dead Sea scrolls.


Messiah--Prophecies.
Messiah--Judaism.

BM487.C57 2010 / 16948

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