Mysticism in Twentieth-Century Hebrew Literature / / Hamutal Bar-Yosef.
Challenging the notion that Jewish mysticism ceased to exist in the Hassidic enclaves of early nineteenth century Europe, Hamutal Bar-Yosef delves into the mystical elements of twentieth-century Israeli literature. Exploring themes such as unity, death, and sex, Bar-Yosef traces the influence and th...
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| Superior document: | Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter Academic Studies Press Backlist eBook-Package 2008-2013 |
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| Place / Publishing House: | Boston, MA : : Academic Studies Press, , [2010] ©2010 |
| Year of Publication: | 2010 |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | Israel: Society, Culture, and History
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (300 p.) |
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Table of Contents:
- Frontmatter
- Contents
- Preface
- Chapter One. Is Mysticism In Modern Hebrew Literature Possible?
- Chapter Two. How Did Mysticism Penetrate Into Modern Hebrew Literature?
- Chapter Three. Unity, Ecstasy, And Visions
- Chapter Four. Self-Annihilation And Death As Mystical Goals
- Chapter Five. Friendship As A Mystical Goal
- Chapter Six. Unity As An Erotic Experience
- Chapter Seven. Apocalyptic Poetry
- Summary and Conclusions
- Bibliography
- Index