A Transparent Illusion: The Dangerous Vision of Water in Hekhalot Mysticism. a Source-Critical and Tradition-Historical Inquiry by C. R. a. Morray-Jones

A Transparent Illusion: The Dangerous Vision of Water in Hekhalot Mysticism. a Source-Critical and Tradition-Historical Inquiry

Supplements to the Journal for the Study of Judaism

C. R. a. Morray-Jones

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In Jewish hekhalot mysticism, one who ascends to the heavenly temple may see something which looks like - but is not - water. Should he be deceived by this illusion, he betrays his unworthiness and exposes himself to retribution.Detailed examinati...

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