Apocalypticism and Mysticism in Ancient Judaism and Early Christianity

Published by De Gruyter 2018

Apocalypticism and Mysticism in Ancient Judaism and Early Christianity

Edited by: John J. Collins , Pieter G. R. de Villiers and Adela Yarbro Collins

Volume 7 in the series Ekstasis: Religious Experience from Antiquity to the Middle Ages

https://doi.org/10.1515/9783110597264

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About this book

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.

Author / Editor information

John Collins, Yale University, Pieter de Villiers, University of the Free State, S. Africa, and Adela Yarbro Collins, Yale University.

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Frontmatter Publicly Available Download PDF	I
Contents Publicly Available Download PDF	V
Introduction Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	1
Apocalypses and Mystical Texts: Investigating Prolegomena and the State of Affairs Pieter G.R. de Villiers Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	7
Is There Mysticism in the Dead Sea Scrolls? John J. Collins Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	61
Paul, Jewish Mysticism, and Spirit Possession Adela Yarbro Collins Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	81
“Mystical” Traditions in an Apocalyptic Text? The Throne Vision of Revelation 4 within the Context of Enochic and Merkavah Texts Jörg Frey Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	103
Ascent and Inspiration in the Writings of Philo Judaeus Jack Levison Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	129
Dancing with the Stars: The Ascent of the Mind in Philo of Alexandria Gregory E. Sterling Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	155
Journeys towards Fullness of Life: A Comparison between Philo and the Apocalypse of John Paul B. Decock Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	167
Bibliography Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	187
Index Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	205

(Deutsch)

Language: English
Publisher: De Gruyter
Audience: Scholars of ancient Judaism, early Christianity, and the New Testament
Pages
- Front matter: 5
- Main content: 219
Illustrations
- Illustrations: 0
- Tables: 1
Keywords: Mysticism; Apokalypticism; Dead Sea Scrolls; Philo

eBook

Published: September 24, 2018
ISBN: 9783110597264

Hardcover

Published: September 24, 2018
ISBN: 9783110591835