Messianic Ideas and Movements

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Survey of messianic ideas and movements in Jewish history, with emphasis on medieval developments and their significance. Topics include: messianic movements under Islam; messianism in medieval Jewish philosophy, especially the writings of Maimonides; the impact of the Spanish expulsion; David Reubeni and Solomon Molkho; Lurianic Kabbalah; Sabbatianism and Hasidism.