The magical elements of mysticism: ritual strategies for encountering divinity

Investigating the overlap between “magic” and mysticism, this essay explores the ways that language can facilitate mystical experiences of ascent and divine transformation. In Greek tradition (Derveni Papyrus) words could have an immediate connection with divine beings. In early Jewish tradition (Qu...

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Subtitles:Dimensions of a category magic
Main Author: Janowitz, Naomi 1955- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Brill 2019
In: Guide to the study of ancient magic
Year: 2019, Pages: 678-693
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
Parallel Edition:Non-electronic