Apocalypticism and Mysticism in Ancient Judaism and Early Christianity / Adela Yarbro Collins, John J. Collins, Pieter G. R. Villiers.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Collins, John J. (John Joseph), 1946- editor.

Villiers, Pieter G. R., editor.

Yarbro Collins, Adela, editor.

Series:

Ekstasis (Walter de Gruyter & Co.) ; 1865-8792 Volume 7.

Ekstasis: Religious Experience from Antiquity to the Middle Ages ; 7

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Christianity and other religions.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (226 pages).

Place of Publication:

Berlin ; Boston : De Gruyter, [2018]

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

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.

Contents:

Frontmatter

Contents

Introduction

Apocalypses and Mystical Texts: Investigating Prolegomena and the State of Affairs / de Villiers, Pieter G.R.

Is There Mysticism in the Dead Sea Scrolls? / Collins, John J.

Paul, Jewish Mysticism, and Spirit Possession / Collins, Adela Yarbro

"Mystical" Traditions in an Apocalyptic Text? The Throne Vision of Revelation 4 within the Context of Enochic and Merkavah Texts / Frey, Jörg

Ascent and Inspiration in the Writings of Philo Judaeus / Levison, Jack

Dancing with the Stars: The Ascent of the Mind in Philo of Alexandria / Sterling, Gregory E.

Journeys towards Fullness of Life: A Comparison between Philo and the Apocalypse of John / Decock, Paul B.

Bibliography

Index

Notes:

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (publisher's Web site, viewed 24. Sep 2018)

ISBN:

9783110596922

311059692X

9783110597264

3110597268

OCLC:

1054879861