Apocalypticism and mysticism in Ancient Judaism and Early Christianity
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 Pau...
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| Format: | Electronic Book |
| Language: | English |
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Berlin Boston
De Gruyter
[2018]
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Ekstasis (Volume 7)
Year: 2018 |
| Series/Journal: | Ekstasis
Volume 7 |
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Qumranschriften
B Collection of essays B Apocalypticism B Mysticism B Dead Sea Scrolls B Philon von Alexandria B Philo B apokalypticism |
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| Parallel Edition: | Erscheint auch als: 9783110596922 Erscheint auch als: 9783110591835 |
| Summary: | 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. |
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| Format: | Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web. |
| ISBN: | 3110597268 |
| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1515/9783110597264 |