The Mysticism of Hebrews
Author: Jody A. Barnard
Publisher: Mohr Siebeck
Published: 2012
Total Pages: 368
ISBN-13: 9783161518812
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRevised thesis (Ph.D.) - Bangor University (North Wales), 2011.
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The Encyclopedia of Jewish Myth, Magic and Mysticism
Author: Geoffrey W. Dennis
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 337
ISBN-13: 0738709050
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHow are alchemy, astrology, magic, and numerology related to Jewish mysticism? The fabulous, miraculous, and mysterious are all explored in this comprehensive reference to Jewish esotericism-the first of its kind! From amulets and angels to the zodiac and zombies, the "Encyclopedia of Jewish Myth, Magic and Mysticism" features over one thousand alphabetical entries. Rabbi Geoffrey W. Dennis offers a much-needed culmination of Jewish occult teachings that includes significant stories, mythical figures, practices, and ritual objects. Spanning the Bible, the Midrash, Kabbalah, and other mystical branches of Judaism, this well-researched text is meant to trigger insight, spark inspiration, and illuminate one of the oldest esoteric traditions still alive today.
The Origins of Jewish Mysticism
Author: Peter Schäfer
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 2011-01-24
Total Pages: 415
ISBN-13: 0691142157
DOWNLOAD EBOOK'The Origins of Jewish Mysticism' offers an in-depth look at the history of Jewish mysticism from the book of Ezekiel to the Merkavah mysticism of late antiquity. The author reveals what these writings seek to tell us about the age-old human desire to get close to and communicate with God.
The Mystery of God
Author: C. C. Rowland
Publisher: BRILL
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 717
ISBN-13: 9004175326
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book brings together the perspectives of apocalypticism and early Jewish mysticism to illuminate aspects of New Testament theology. The first part begins with a consideration of the mystical character of apocalypticism and then uses the Book of Revelation and the development of views about the heavenly mediator figure of Enoch to explore the importance of apocalypticism in the Gospels and Acts, the Pauline Letters and finally the key theological themes in the later books of the New Testament. The second and third parts explore the character of early Jewish mysticism by taking important themes in the early Jewish mystical texts such as the Temple and the Divine Body to demonstrate the relevance of this material to New Testament interpretation.
Jewish Mysticism
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Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Published: 2001-01-01
Total Pages: 318
ISBN-13: 9780664224578
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPresents a historical overview of the movements and trends in Jewish mysticism including Hekhaloth mysticism, classical and Lurianic Kabbalah, Shabbetai Zevi, and Hasidism, seeking to define and explain how the various currents of tradition throughout the centuries are related. Original.
Jewish Mysticism
Author: Joseph Dan
Publisher: Jason Aronson, Incorporated
Published: 1998-11-01
Total Pages: 453
ISBN-13: 1461629195
DOWNLOAD EBOOKInterest in Jewish mysticism is, in our generation, widespread and growing. From Hebrew schools to Hollywood, people of all backgrounds and levels of knowledge are pursuing the subject. Books, magazines, journals, and classes are rapidly growing in number. One result of this burst of interest and popularization of Jewish mysticism is the problem of misinformation. The need for reliable source material has become crucial. This four-volume work by Professor Joseph Dan is a monumental event in the publishing history of English-language reference books on the subject of Jewish mystical thought and practice. Professor Dan's credentials are of the highest order. The recipient of the Israel Prize (considered to be Israel's highest honor), Joseph Dan is the Gershom Scholem Professor of Kabbalah at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and continues to be a visiting professor at some of the most prestigious institutions of higher learning in the world.
Magic, Mysticism, and Hasidism
Author: Gedalyah Nigal
Publisher:
Published: 1994
Total Pages: 312
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThoroughly researched and annotated, Professor Gedalyah Nigal's work examines such phenomena as the baalei shem - the individuals who by their knowledge of the "holy names" were able to perform great feats; kefitzat ha-derekh - the ability to traverse great distances in very little time; the transmigration of souls; dybbuks, possession, and exorcism; demons and their marriages to humans; the battles against forces of evil; the power of amulets; and journeys to the Garden of Eden and back.
Jewish Mysticism and the Spiritual Life
Author: Lawrence Fine
Publisher: Jewish Lights Publishing
Published: 2011
Total Pages: 258
ISBN-13: 1580234348
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn this thoughtful and lucid exploration of the Jewish mystical tradition, leading scholars and teachers come together to share their favorite texts-many available in English for the first time-and explore why these materials are meaningful and relevant to contemporary life.
The Mystic Quest
Author: David S. Ariel
Publisher: Jason Aronson, Incorporated
Published: 1977-07-07
Total Pages: 258
ISBN-13: 1461631645
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Mystic Quest explains the major ideas and concepts of Jewish mystical thought in a way that the general reader can clearly understand. Drawing upon his own extensive research as well as on the growing body of scholarly material on the subject, Dr. David Ariel, president of the Cleveland College of Jewish Studies, presents the extremely difficult and complex elements of Jewish mysticism in language that makes it accessible to the layperson. Jewish mysticism is as old as the Bible itself. It is a rich and subtle web of secret teachings and practices that has been part of Judaism since antiquity and has sought to keep the original spark of religious experience alive through the centuries. It is the relatively unknown, esoteric dimension of Judaism that has nourished a deep spiritual power within a tradition of law, ritual, and observance. A central element in Judaism, the "mystic quest" has shaped both Judaism and Jews throughout history, generating the kabbalistic tradition and Hasidism, which continue to thrive today, As Ariel says, "This book is concerned primarily with the development and meaning of the Kabbalah, the principal tradition of mystical Jewish thought." The Mystic Quest begins with an examination of the variety of phenomena known in different cultures as "mysticism." Ariel then located the Jewish mystical tradition within the context of Jewish history and traces its evolution throughout the ages. Jewish mystical theories about the hidden and revealed God, the feminine aspects of divinity, the mystical Torah, and the concepts of the soul and human destiny are then explored in detail. Finally, the author considers Hasidism and modern Jewish mystical thought, discussing the role of mysticism in contemporary Judaism. In language accessible to the beginner, yet sophisticated enough to captivate the advanced student, The Mystic Quest fills an important gap in our knowledge of mysticism by bringing a comprehensive and fresh understanding of the subject to a new generation of
Major Trends in Jewish Mysticism
Author: Gershom Scholem
Publisher: Schocken
Published: 2011-08-17
Total Pages: 497
ISBN-13: 0307791483
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA collection of lectures on the features of the movement of mysticism that began in antiquity and continues in Hasidism today.
