Jewish mysticism and magic an anthropological perspective - Bloom, Maureen; T&F eBooks (London ; New York : Routledge, 2007)
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.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 219-225) and index.
Also available in print edition.
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Keywords: Mysticism -- Judaism; Jewish magic; Jewish literature -- History and criticism; Jews -- Social life and customs; Judaism -- Customs and practices; Judaism -- Liturgy; Electronic books