ISBN:
9780190600433
Language:
English
Pages:
xii, 235 Seiten
Year of publication:
2016
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Haskell, Ellen Davina, author Mystical resistance
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Haskell, Ellen Davina Mystical resistance
DDC:
296.1/62
Keywords:
Zohar
;
Christianity and other religions Judaism
;
Judaism Relations
;
Christianity
;
Zohar
;
Christentum
;
Religiöse Toleranz
;
Judentum
;
Apologetik
;
Christentum
Abstract:
"Mystical Resistance reveals the Kabbalistic masterpiece Sefer ha-Zohar as a rich source for understanding Jewish resistance to Christian authority. Composed against a backdrop of rising religious intolerance, the Zohar's subversive mystical narratives critique the changing relationship between Western Europe's Christian majority and its Jewish minority"--
Abstract:
Introduction: The Zohar beyond theology: uncovering a work of resistance -- 1. Contesting the Kingdom of Heaven: Rachel as counterpart to Christ -- 2. Cleaving to the other side: conversion to Christianity -- 3. A Moses for the idolaters: Balaam as Christ -- 4. The ascension of Balaam: subverting Christian sacred stories -- 5. In the palace of images: responding to Christian art -- Conclusion: Coercion and creativity: mystical resistance
Description / Table of Contents:
Introduction: The Zohar beyond theology: uncovering a work of resistance1. Contesting the Kingdom of Heaven: Rachel as counterpart to Christ -- 2. Cleaving to the other side: conversion to Christianity -- 3. A Moses for the idolaters: Balaam as Christ -- 4. The ascension of Balaam: subverting Christian sacred stories -- 5. In the palace of images: responding to Christian art -- Conclusion: Coercion and creativity: mystical resistance.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
