Language:
English
Year of publication:
2024
Titel der Quelle:
European Judaism
Angaben zur Quelle:
57,1 (2024) 77-91
Keywords:
Buber, Martin,
;
Mysticism Judaism
;
Jewish philosophy
;
Nothing (Philosophy)
;
Zaddikim
Abstract:
In this article I suggest how a moderated form of pause or withdrawal may yield relational fruit in contexts of interpersonal encounter. Consequently, I posit that mystical nothingness – otherwise known as Ayin in Jewish mystical lore – offers a promising way forward, and indicate how it may be synonymous with Buberian concreteness and inclusion. In conclusion, I explore the Tsaddik as a metaphor that highlights not only the relevance of Ayin or nothingness interpersonally, but also its complementarity with the I and Thou encounter as envisaged by Martin Buber.
DOI:
10.3167/ej.2024.570106
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