Contemplation on the concept of Messianism

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1 PhD student, Department of History, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Iran.

2 Associate Professor, Department of History, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Iran

10.30465/scs.2024.47904.2817

Abstract

By posing this question, what is Messianism? , we have tried to analyze Messianism as “waiting for an agent to exit a situation”. Initially, we discussed the importance of situations that Messianism orients towards. We then demonstrate different orientations of Messianism in various situations. Furthermore, by acknowledging the diversity of orientations, we emphasize the perpetual nature of the "desire to exit a situation," articulate the continuity of Messianic moments based on this desire. The significance of research on the concept of Messianism lies in that it is generally perceived as a one-dimensional and self-contained concept. One-dimensionality implies that Messianism is often limited to the expectations of prophesied religions, which is self-contained and lacks relevance to any specific situation. Thus, the goal of this research has been to de-status Messianism and illustrate more comprehensive facets of it. Through an analytical and descriptive approach, drawing on relevant theoretical sources in the humanities, we pursued our research goal within the theoretical framework employed. In conclusion, the research demonstrated that Messianism is not merely a religious concept based on idealism but a concept that encompasses all levels and aspects of human existence.

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