The full uncensored text of Maimonides's Laws of Kings Chapter 11 and 12 in which he discusses his view of Moshiach. The parts that were censored are included in the footnotes.
The belief in the coming of Moshiach and the Messianic redemption is one of the fundamental principles of the Jewish faith. What are the sources for this belief?
Restoration of the Bet Hamikdash • Ingathering of the Exiles of Israel • End to Evil and Sins • Awareness and Knowledge of G-d • Universal Worship of G-d • Universal Peace and Harmony • Resurrection of the Dead • Blissful Utopia: End to Disease and Death
The time appointed by G‑d for the Messianic redemption is a closely guarded secret. Nonetheless, we are offered many hints to recognize its proximity: when certain conditions come about, await the imminent coming of Mashiach.
It is fair to ask why the present generation should be able to merit the Messianic redemption when this was withheld from our predecessors, are we better than them?
Jewish tradition speaks of two redeemers, each one called Moshiach. Both are involved in ushering in the Messianic era. They are Moshiach ben Dovid and Moshiach ben Yosef. What is the difference between them?