Beholders of Divine Secrets

Beholders of Divine SecretsA wide ranging exploration of the Hekhalot and Merkavah literature, a mystical Jewish tradition from late antiquity, including a discussion of the possible cultural context of this material's creators. Beholders of Divine Secrets provides a fascinating exploration of the enigmatic Hekhalot and Merkavah literature, the Jewish mystical writings of late antiquity. Vita Daphna Arbel delves into the unique nature of the mystical teachings, experiences,

A creative study of Maurice Blanchot's theory of literary voice

who gets the better deal

This original book delivers fresh insight into the evolution of historical research and its role in wider society today

activist and explorer

had an influence on the development of local history in England which lasted into the twentieth century

Provides the first systematic attempt to discuss the regional dimensions of the welfare system in an English context

and a full understanding of how Egypt’s Copts survived and interacted with the country’s majority population over the centuries

It follows Hegel's table of contents

These complex ecosystems provide their hosts with vital services

Ronald Bishop examines how the news media marginalized Newdow after the Ninth Circuit's ruling-acting as a "guard dog" for the government and for the ideas supposedly at the ideological heart of America-by framing the decision as an aberration

his denial of the multiethnic literary subject

Essays about and interviews with contemporary caribbean writers