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Beholders of Divine Secrets: Mysticism and Myth in Hekhalot and Merkavah Literature (Paperback)

by Vita Daphna Arbel (Author)
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  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: State University of New York Press (23 Oct 2003)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0791457249
  • ISBN-13: 978-0791457245
  • Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 16.3 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,203,001 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT OVERVIEW OF ANCIENT TRADITION, 17 Sep 2007
This is an excellent book which uncovers the mysteries of the Hekhalot/Merkava (Divine Palaces/Chariot) School of Judaic Mysticism, one of the richest and most enigmatic movements in Western Spirituality. Sometimes associated with the Kaballah, its writings purport to be mystical accounts of journeys through the Seven Heavens to God by various religious adepts of the time.

In lucid, clear prose Arbel takes us through the complexities of the literature, provides a historical context and shows how the writings have parallels with similar Mesopotamian texts of the time. What makes the book really special, though, is the treasure trove of quoted passages taken from the originals which, other than as fragments in other books, are almost impossible to find translated into English.

A wonderful book, highly recommended, which takes you on a long journey into the origins of our Western Spirituality in all its visionary splendour.
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