Has the Messiah Come, or do we still Look for Another.
THIS startling question is embraced in a “proclamation” just issued by the Jews of New York in the form of a neatly printed handbill, and posted up in various parts of the city. The papers all copy it, but do not seem to understand what it means: “Eighteen hundred years have now nearly passed since our beloved land—the heritage God gave to our Fathers and to us their posterity for an everlasting possession—has been wrested from us by cruel and bloody idolaters. During that long period we have remained scattered and captives among the Gentiles. We have suffered the most cruel persecutions on account of our faith. We have long prayed and hoped for the coming of that Great Deliverer, whom the God of Israel has promised to send to restore us and to re-establish the Throne of David. This hope, in the minds of many, is now beginning to be shaken. Some, because the fulfilment of these promises has been so long delayed, deny the truth of God’s Word altogether. Many have already forsaken us, and have enlisted under the banner of Infidelity. Hundreds of others are embracing the religion of the crucified Nazarene. Is it not then most important for every one of us to ask himself the question: Has the Messiah come, or do we still look for another? Rabbis, answer! Teachers of Israel, to the Rescue! The faithful ones in Israel demand it!”—Sel.