RT Book
T1 Apocalypticism and mysticism in Ancient Judaism and Early Christianity
T2 Ekstasis
JF Ekstasis
A2 Collins, John J. 1946-
A2 De Villiers, Pieter G. R. 1947-
A2 Collins, Adela Yarbro 1945-
LA English
PP Berlin Boston
PB De Gruyter
YR 2018
UL https://www.ixtheo.de/Record/1034130773
AB The nature and origin of Jewish mysticism is a controversial subject.This volume explores the subject by examining both the Hebrew and Aramaic tradition (Dead Sea Scrolls, 1 Enoch) and the Greek philosophical tradition (Philo) and also examines the Christian transformation of Jewish mysticism in Paul and Revelation. It provides for a nuanced treatment that differentiates different strands of thought that may be considered mystical. The Hebrew tradition is mythical in nature and concerned with various ways of being in the presence of God. The Greek tradition allows for a greater degree of unification and participation in the divine. The New Testament texts are generally closer to the Greek tradition, although Greek philosophy would have a huge effect on later Christian mysticism.The book is intended for scholars and advanced students of ancient Judaism and early Christianity.
SN 9783110597264
K1 apokalypticism
K1 Apokalyptik
K1 Dead Sea Scrolls
K1 Mysticism
K1 Mystik
K1 Philo
K1 Philon von Alexandria
K1 Qumranschriften
K1 Aufsatzsammlung
DO 10.1515/9783110597264