Mysticism in 20th century Hebrew literature

Mysticism in 20th century Hebrew literature /

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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Main Author: Bar-Yosef, Ḥamuṭal
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Boston : Academic Studies Press, 2010
Series:Israel (Boston, Mass.)
Subjects:
Hebrew literature, Modern > 20th century > History and criticism.
Mysticism in literature.
Local Note:ProQuest Ebook Central
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

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