The Messiah in Moses and the Prophets

by Eleazar Lord

"The Messiah in Moses and the Prophets" by Eleazar Lord is a religious treatise written in the mid-19th century. This work explores the connections between the concept of the Messiah in the Old Testament and the figure of Jesus Christ in the New Testament, emphasizing the idea that the appearances of God in the Old Testament scriptures are manifestations of the Messiah. The author aims to show how these divine manifestations serve as typological prefigurations of Christ's nature and role as the Savior throughout the biblical narrative. At the start of the text, Lord lays a foundation for examining the Hebrew records regarding the Messiah, citing biblical passages that suggest that the essence of Christ, referred to as Jehovah and the Messenger, was present throughout the Old Testament. He discusses various appearances of God to key figures such as Abraham and Moses, interpreting these encounters as significant revelations of the Messiah in different forms. The introduction sets the stage for a deeper exploration of how the scriptures foretell and align with the Christian understanding of Christ and his redemptive work.