Apocalypticism and Mysticism in Ancient Judaism and Early Christianity (Hardcover)

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.

General

Imprint:	De Gruyter
Country of origin:	Germany
Series:	Ekstasis: Religious Experience from Antiquity to the Middle Ages
Release date:	September 2018
First published:	2018
Editors:	John J. Collins • Pieter G. R. Villiers • Adela Yarbro Collins
Dimensions:	230 x 155 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Pages:	224
ISBN-13:	978-3-11-059183-5
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > General > General
LSN:	3-11-059183-9
Barcode:	9783110591835

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