Whatever one's view of Messiah may be, fact is that millions of people take for granted the existence of such a personality. The question of Messiah’s identity and importance therefore, affects everyone’s life in one way or another. Although the concept or figure of Messiah inspired Christianity, and the whole of Western civilization, this figure is thoroughly Jewish. It was the Messiah envisioned and born within Israel who inspired all those who believe in the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. It makes sense threfore to reveal in a new way the Jewish understanding of Messiah for those who are interested in this topic. 101 Names of Messiah is written in a way that allows even those unfamiliar with Jewish sources to benefit from the treasures of the complex yet profound Jewish view of Messiah.

This breakthrough book introduces the reader to the rich background and meaning behind the names of the Messiah, such as "Majestic," "Glory," "Stone," "Date Tree," and "Lebanon." Tsvi Sadan provides an unusual lens through which we are able to view one hundred and one of these names, highlighting the little-known significance of each. In ancient Israel, naming represented—and still represents to this day—a profound spiritual act, because the names given indicate hopes for, as well as the personality and character, of the name-bearer. That the Messiah is assigned various names in the Bible and other traditional Jewish sources establishes the Jewish understanding of the Messiah as being a distinct and recognizable person, in contrast to more modern approaches to the Messiah as more of a concept. Through the variety of titles bestowed upon him, we are able to form a fuller and deeper picture of him, his nature, and his office.
Accessible yet profound, this book impacts readers across the gamut. Those with no knowledge of the Hebrew language, as well as those who are comfortable with Hebrew, will receive new insights from the rich meaning of the Hebrew names.
101 Names of Messiah provides a fascinating glimpse into the person of the Messiah as presented by biblical texts as well as ancient, medieval and modern Jewish sources, taking the reader on an intriguing tour of the titles, tags, and tasks assigned to the Messiah.