From Apocalypticism to Gnosticism
Download or Read eBook From Apocalypticism to Gnosticism PDF written by Ithamar Gruenwald and published by Peter Lang Gmbh, Internationaler Verlag Der Wissenschaften. This book was released on 1988 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Ithamar Gruenwald |
Publisher | : Peter Lang Gmbh, Internationaler Verlag Der Wissenschaften |
Total Pages | : 328 |
Release | : 1988 |
ISBN-10 | : UVA:X001594860 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (60 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis From Apocalypticism to Gnosticism by : Ithamar Gruenwald
Book excerpt: This collection of papers and articles brings together the results of over 10 years of research in the field of Jewish esoteric literature. The major subjects dealt with in the book are: the nature of Jewish esoteric literature; the development of Jewish Apocalypticism and Merkavah Mysticism from Scriptural Prophetism; the major qualities of Apocalypticism; the relationship between Judaism and Gnosticism; Judaism and Manichaeism; and the problem of a Jewish type of Gnosticism.