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Supplements to the Journal for the Study of Judaism Ser.: Descenders to the Chariot : The People Behind the Hekhalot Literature by James Davila (2001, Hardcover)

Drawing on anthropological models and epigraphic and archaeologicale evidence, this book aims to show that the Hekhalot literature preserves the teachings and rituals of real religious functionaries who flourished in late antiquity, functionaries quite like those called shamans by antrhopologists.

Language
English
Topic
Shamanism, Judaism / General, Judaism / Kabbalah & Mysticism, Body, Mind & Spirit, Religion
Author
James Davila

Publication Name
Descenders to the Chariot : the People Behind the Hekhalot Literature
Lccn
2001-046476
Series Volume Number
70
Lc Classification Number
Bm526.D42 2001
Copyright Date
2001
Series
Supplements to the Journal for the Study of Judaism Ser.
Publication Year
2001
Type
Textbook
Format
Hardcover
Reviews
' â€¦this creatively original, lucidly written, and richly rewarding book is a major contribution to our understanding of Hekhalot mysticism and its origins. 'C.R.A. Morray-Jones, Journal of Theological Studies , 2003., ' ...this creatively original, lucidly written, and richly rewarding book is a major contribution to our understanding of Hekhalot mysticism and its origins. 'C.R.A. Morray-Jones, Journal of Theological Studies , 2003.
Target Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Number of Pages
Xii, 348 Pages

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