In “Messianic Expectations in the Dead Sea Scrolls”, Collins introduces the argument of the true purpose, arrival, and identity of the messiah. The author ___ the Dead Sea Scrolls and the sense of hope it provided for the Jewish people. He then explains that the Messiah is one who shall act as a powerful and protective figure, strong enough to allow for miracle-like events such as healing and resurrection, to occur and end the suffering in the land of Israel. Following the purpose of the messiah, the author ___ over the ability of the messiah as both a king and a high priest capable of atonement, despite the Dead Sea Scrolls not acknowledging the possibility of the messiah as both. Lastly, Collins contemplates the thought of Jesus as the