Origins of Hebrew Liturgical Rhetoric and Poetics : Magic, Midrash and Merkavah Mysticism.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Yahalom, Joseph.

Series:

Studia Judaica Series

Studia Judaica Series ; v.136

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Piyutim.

Jewish religious poetry.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (372 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Berlin/Boston : Walter de Gruyter GmbH, 2024.

Summary:

Joseph Yahalom's work delves into the beginnings of the Hebrew liturgical poetry tradition, known as 'piyyut,' focusing on its aesthetic and poetic roots. The book explores significant developments and poetic compositions from early synagogue poetry in the Land of Israel. Yahalom examines key elements such as rhythm, rhyme, sound, and pattern, as well as their relationship with the ideas and concepts of piyyut. The study also considers the influence of mystical traditions, like the Merkava, and the interplay between piyyut and contemporary Jewish culture. The author aims to highlight the unique qualities of ancient Hebrew poetry and its contextual connections with neighboring literary genres. Intended for scholars of Jewish liturgical history and poetry, this book provides insights into the evolution of synagogue poetry and its enduring impact on Jewish cultural expression. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Intro

Preface

Contents

Chapter I The Hekhalot and the Qedusha

Chapter II As For Me, My Prayer is to You

Chapter III Rhyme and Midrash

Chapter IV Forms determined by Alphabetical Acrostics

Chapter V Poetic Forms

Chapter VI Narrative Chronologies

Chapter VII Rapidly Rolling Rehitim

Chapter VIII An Oppressed Community's Adaptations

Chapter IX Liturgical Collections

Chapter X Adapting Adaptations

Postscript: The History of Responses to Piyyut

Bibliography

Index of Names.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9783111449388

3111449386

OCLC:

1443168427