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Jewish mysticism and magic [electronic resource] : an anthropological perspective / Maureen Bloom.

By: Contributor(s): Series: Routledge Jewish studies seriesPublication details: London ; New York : Routledge, 2007.Description: xiv, 231 p. : ill., mapISBN:
  • 9780203962015
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Additional physical formats: No title; No titleOnline resources: Available additional physical forms:
  • Also available in print edition.
Contents:
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.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 219-225) and index.

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.

Also available in print edition.

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