A brief overview of the concept from a Halakhic (legal) perspective and its relevance to faith in the coming of the Messiah.

Sources:
https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/101747/jewish/Mashiach-ben-Yossef.htm
Zechariah 12:10
Talmud Sukkah 52b
R. Jasdai Crescar in Ohr Hashem, Maamar III, klal 8: end of chap. 1
R. Saaia Gaon in HaEmunot veHaDeot, 7, chap. 5-6
R. Hai Gaon in Otzar HaGueoním Succa 52a
Rambam, Laws of Kings, chapters 11-12
Rambam, Commentary on the Mishnah Sanhedrin, 13 Principles of Faith, Principle 12 (on Messiah as a descendant of Solomon)

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