Jewish mysticism and magic: an anthropological perspective
Prologue -- Historical background -- Literary sources -- Theoretical background -- Sanctuary, temple and synagogue : Jewish sects, magic and magicians -- El Shaddai, the mighty Hebrew God : his covenants with the righteous -- The 'sacred' and the 'profane' -- Sacrifice and praye...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Published: |
London [u.a.]
Routledge
2007
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| In: | Year: 2007 |
| Edition: | 1. publ. |
| Series/Journal: | Routledge Jewish studies series
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| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Mysticism
/ Judaism
B Magic / Judaism |
| Further subjects: | B
Judaism
Customs and practices
B Jewish literature History and criticism B Mysticism Judaism B Jews Social life and customs B Judaism Liturgy B Jewish magic |
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| Summary: | Prologue -- Historical background -- Literary sources -- Theoretical background -- Sanctuary, temple and synagogue : Jewish sects, magic and magicians -- El Shaddai, the mighty Hebrew God : his covenants with the righteous -- The 'sacred' and the 'profane' -- Sacrifice and prayer in Israelite religion -- Ordering the body in a world of disorder -- Approximating God, appropriating authority : Hekhalot and Merkava literature -- Imprecations, healing and protection : the 'Book of secrets', amulets, incantation bowls -- Epilogue |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index Formerly CIP |
| ISBN: | 0415421128 |