The Origins of Jewish Mysticism
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Historical analysis |
|---|---|
| Topics | Mysticism |
| Key points | Presents a history of pre-kabbalistic Jewish mysticism through close readings of key texts, exploring what they convey about the human desire to get close to and communicate with God. |
Abstract
Peter Schäfer provides the reader for the first time with a history of pre-kabbalistic Jewish mysticism. He offers a close reading of the key texts and asks what they wish to convey about the age-old human desire to get close to and communicate with God. The book is directed at specialists as well as at a broader audience.