Ascensions on High in Jewish Mysticism

Ascensions on High in Jewish Mysticism
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Publisher : Central European University Press
Total Pages : 264
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ISBN-13 : 9637326030
ISBN-10 : 9789637326035
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Book Synopsis Ascensions on High in Jewish Mysticism by : Moshe Idel

Download or read book Ascensions on High in Jewish Mysticism written by Moshe Idel and published by Central European University Press. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ascensions on high took many forms in Jewish mysticism and they permeated most of its history from its inception until Hasidism. The book surveys the various categories, with an emphasis on the archetectural images of the ascent, like the resort images of pillars, lines, and ladders.


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