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Maureen Bloom Presents A Study Of Jewish Rites And Rituals And How The Analysis Of Early Literature Provides The Roots For Understanding Religious Practices. Prologue -- Historical Background -- Literary Sources -- Theoretical Background -- Sanctuary, Temple And Synagogue: Jewish Sects, Magic And Magicians -- El Shaddai, The Mighty Hebrew God: His Covenants With The Righteous -- The 'sacred' And The 'profane' -- Sacrifice And Prayer In Israelite Religion -- Ordering The Body In A World Of Disorder -- Approximating God, Appropriating Authority: Hekhalot And Merkava Literature -- Imprecations, Healing And Protection: The 'book Of Secrets', Amulets, Incantation Bowls -- Epilogue. Maureen Bloom. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 219-225) And Index.
This work investigates the intersection of early Jewish literature, ritual practice, and the anthropological function of magic within the development of religious identity. Maureen Bloom utilizes a multidisciplinary framework to examine how ancient texts and rites served to order the physical and spiritual lives of practitioners. By analyzing historical sources alongside theoretical anthropological models, the author argues that these practices were not peripheral but central to the maintenance of communal and individual authority.
What You Will Find
Scholars and students of religious studies frequently cite this text for its clear synthesis of complex mystical traditions and anthropological theory. It is regarded as a useful resource for those seeking to understand the practical application of magic within the broader context of ancient Jewish life.
Page Count:
231
Publication Date:
2007-01-01
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Group
ISBN-10:
020396201X
ISBN-13:
9780203962015
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