1. I thought is was in Sanhedrin, but im not sure where. Is there a source that listed the Hash-m Himself will be the actual redeemer?
2. Where it talks about being created in the image of G-d, I was told by one of my Rabbi's that one of the sages indicate that there is a "human form" about G-d. Even though we do not poskin this way, where in the gemara is this mentioned. Thank you
Yaakov Dovid Titan, Queens, USA
1. While there are some sources that discuss Moshiach being very close to Hash-m, I do not recall a source saying it is Hash-m himself. This would contradict numerous Chazals, unless one would say such a Chazal would mean that Hash-m is placing his name on Moshiach, as we know Moshiach is called "Moshiach Hash-m" (see Bava Basra 75b and Maharsha there, as well as the Ohr Ha'Chaim in Mishpatim 21:11 in the name of the Zohar that Moshiach may appear as a Malach Hash-m).
2. The Gemara does not mention that Hash-m literally has a human form. The main place to start when learning such a topic is the famous argument between the Rambam and Ra'avad in Hilchos Teshuvah (3:7) regarding this issue.
All the best,
Yaakov Montrose
Thank you.
In reference to the first answer, how would you explain how some say the in Bereshis, where it says And The Ruach Elokim, hovered upon the waters, where certain Chazal says the Ruach Elokim is a reference for The Mosiach. What Does that mean according to the sources?
Thank You, all my best
YDT
Regarding Hash-m being Himself the savior - I think you are referring to what Rashi says in Sanhedrin 99a DH Ein Lahem Mashi'ach, "[In the future,] Hash-m will rule over them and redeem them Himself."
Regarding the Midrash (Bereishis Rabah 2:4) that identifies Ru'ach Elokim with the Ru'ach of Mashi'ach - the Midrash itself answers your question. It cites the verse (Yeshayah 11:2) which tells us that the Ru'ach of Hash-m will *rest upon* the Mashi'ach.
Best wishes,
Mordecai Kornfeld