Jewish Mysticism and Magic
An Anthropological Perspective
Published by: Routledge
ISBN: 9780415421126
Publication Date: 2007
Pages: 231
ISBN: 9780415421126
Publication Date: 2007
Pages: 231
Book Summary
Providing a unique anthropological perspective on Jewish mysticism and magic, this book is a study of Jewish rites and rituals and how the analysis of early literature provides the roots for understanding religious practices. It includes analysis on the importance of sacrifice, amulets, and names, and their underlying cultural constructs and the persistence of their symbolic significance. LIST OF READINGS
Prologue
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Historical Background
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Literary Sources
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Theoretical Background
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Sanctuary, Temple and Synagogue: Jewish Sects; Magic and Magicians
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El Shaddai - The Mighty Hebrew God: His Covenants with the Righteous
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The 'Sacred' and the 'Profane'
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Sacrifice and Prayer in Israelite Religion
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Ordering the Body in a World of Disorder
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Approximating God, Appropriating Authority: Hekhalot and Merkava Literature
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