The Messiah in Moses and the Prophets

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The Messiah in Moses and the Prophets

by Eleazar Lord

EN·~9 hours

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The book opens by tracing a long‑standing belief that the Divine has taken visible form on earth, a theme that runs through both Eastern traditions and the Hebrew Scriptures. It argues that the Messiah—identified in the Old Testament by names such as Jehovah, Adonai, and the “Messenger”—appeared to figures like Abraham, Jacob, Moses, and the prophets in a human‑like shape. By gathering these appearances, the author invites readers to see a continuous thread that links ancient prophecy with the later proclamation of Jesus as the incarnate Savior.

Building on this foundation, the work examines the language and titles used in the Hebrew texts, showing how they point to a single, recurring divine person rather than to angels or abstract forces. It also explores the theological implications of a visible Messiah for Israel’s history, its promised land, and the ultimate defeat of evil. Throughout, the author blends careful scriptural analysis with a clear, accessible narrative, making a complex theological case understandable for anyone interested in the roots of messianic belief.

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Language

en

Duration

~9 hours (556K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Rose Mawhorter, Jeff G. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)

Release date

2010-12-18

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Eleazar Lord

Eleazar Lord

1788–1871

A minister-turned-business leader, he moved between religion, education, publishing, and early American railroads. He is also remembered as a prolific writer on economics and biblical subjects, with a life that connected the pulpit to the boardroom.

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