Collins, Adela Yarbro Collins, John J. de Villiers, Pieter G. R. text xx Boston De Gruyter 2018 9999 monographic und eng

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219 p. ; 25 cm. Introduction -- Apocalypses and mystical texts: investigating prolegomena and the state of affairs / Pieter G.R. de Villiers -- Is there mysticism in the Dead Sea Scrolls? / John J. Collins -- Paul, Jewish mysticism, and Spirit possession / Adela Yarbro Collins -- "Mystical" traditions in an apocalyptic text? : the throne vision of Revelation 4 within the context of Enochic and Merkavah texts / Jörg Frey -- Ascent and inspiration in the writings of Philo Judaeus / Jack Levison -- Dancing with the stars : the ascent of the mind in Philo of Alexandria / Gregory E. Sterling -- Journeys towards fullness of life : a comparison between Philo and the Apocalypse of John / Paul B. Decock -- Bibliography -- Index. edited by John J. Collins, Pieter G. R. de Villiers and Adela Yarbro Collins Mysticism. Judaism -- History -- Post-exilic period, 586 B.C.-210 A.D. Church history --Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600 BL503 .A66 2018 9783110591835 3110591839 231021