The End of Suffering: Mysticism, Messianism, and Medicine in Lubavitch

This paper examines understandings of evil, suffering, and sickness among Lubavitcher Hasidim, a group well known for their messianic assertions. It problematizes the relationship between theological teachings and how people use these ideas "on the ground" during periods of sickness. My fo...

Full description

Saved in:  
Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Dein, Simon 1959- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Check availability: HBZ Gateway
Journals Online & Print:
Drawer...
Fernleihe:Fernleihe für die Fachinformationsdienste
Published: Creighton University 2019
In: The journal of religion & society
Year: 2019, Volume: 21
Further subjects:B Sickness
B Mysticism
B Tanya
B Suffering
B Lubavitch
Online Access: Volltext (kostenfrei)
Volltext (kostenfrei)