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Becoming Elijah - Prophet of Transformation (Hardcover) Loot Price: R583
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Becoming Elijah - Prophet of Transformation (Hardcover): Daniel C. Matt

Becoming Elijah - Prophet of Transformation (Hardcover)

Daniel C. Matt

Series: Jewish Lives

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The story of the prophet Elijah's transformation from fierce zealot to compassionate hero and cherished figure in Jewish tradition "In a series on Jewish Lives, this volume is about the Jewish life-the one that goes on forever. Becoming Elijah blends meticulous scholarship with bold literary and poetic imagination. Don't miss it!"-Arthur Green, author of Judaism for the World "The author's erudite prose and masterful command of history and faith traditions bring his subject to vibrant life. This is an edifying and accessible chronicle of a towering religious figure."-Publishers Weekly (starred review) In the Bible Elijah is a zealous prophet, attacking idolatry and injustice, championing God. He performs miracles, restoring life and calling down fire. When his earthly life ends, he vanishes in a whirlwind, carried off to heaven in a fiery chariot. Was this a spectacular death, or did Elijah escape death entirely? The latter view prevailed. Though residing in heaven, Elijah revisits earth-to help, rescue, enlighten, and eventually herald the Messiah. Because of his messianic role, Jews open the door for Elijah during each seder-the meal commemorating liberation from slavery and anticipating final redemption. How did this zealot turn into a compassionate hero-apparently the most popular figure in Jewish tradition? Becoming Elijah explores this question, tracing how Elijah develops from the Bible to Rabbinic Judaism, Kabbalah, and Jewish ritual (as well as Christianity and Islam). His transformation is pertinent and inspirational for our polarized, fanatical world.

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Imprint: Yale University Press
Country of origin: United States
Series: Jewish Lives
Release date: May 2022
Authors: Daniel C. Matt
Dimensions: 210 x 146 x 26mm (L x W x T)
Format: Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Pages: 248
ISBN-13: 978-0-300-24270-6
Categories: Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > Historical, political & military
Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > Religious & spiritual
Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General > History of religion
Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian religions > Judaism > General
Books > Biography > Historical, political & military
Books > Biography > Religious & spiritual
Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian religions > Judaism > General
Books > Religion & Spirituality > General > History of religion
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LSN: 0-300-24270-0
Barcode: 9780300242706

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