Many religious Zionists believe Israel's growth signals the messianic era, but others remain skeptical. Is Israel truly a sign of redemption? See more on ...

This book traces the appearance of the messianic idea from the prophet Isaiah to the Bar Kochbah revolt. It demonstrates the dramatic, many-sided and fascinating controversy about the messianic idea.

Most of us come across music pretty much every day, whether that be on the radio, TV or a busker on the street. But why is it so important? Composer, musical director, educator and panelist on our BBC ...