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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.
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.
Price: $139.99
Pages: 224
Publisher: De Gruyter
Imprint: De Gruyter
Publication Date:
24 September 2018
ISBN: 9783110591835
Format: Hardcover
BISACs:
LIT004210 LITERARY CRITICISM / Jewish, REL000000 RELIGION / General, REL040030 RELIGION / Judaism / History
John Collins, Yale Universität, Pieter de Villiers, Universität des Freistaates, Südafrika, and Adela Yarbro Collins, Yale Universität
John Collins, Yale University, Pieter de Villiers, University of the Free State, S. Africa, and Adela Yarbro Collins, Yale University.