Jewish Mysticism and Magic
| Author | : Maureen Bloom |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 476 |
| Release | : 2007-08-07 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781134103287 |
| ISBN-13 | : 113410328X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (28X Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Jewish Mysticism and Magic by : Maureen Bloom
Download or read book Jewish Mysticism and Magic written by Maureen Bloom and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2007-08-07 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing a unique anthropological perspective on Jewish mysticism and magic, this book is a study of Jewish rites and rituals and how the analysis of early literature provides the roots for understanding religious practices. It includes analysis on the importance of sacrifice, amulets, and names, and their underlying cultural constructs and the persistence of their symbolic significance.
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