Understanding YHWH: The Name of God in Biblical, Rabbinic, and Medieval Jewish T

Description: Understanding YHWH by Hillel Ben-Sasson, Michelle Bubis This book unlocks the Jewish theology of YHWH in three central stages of Jewish thought: the Hebrew bible, rabbinic literature, and medieval philosophy and mysticism. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book unlocks the Jewish theology of YHWH in three central stages of Jewish thought: the Hebrew bible, rabbinic literature, and medieval philosophy and mysticism. Providing a single conceptual key adapted from the philosophical debate on proper names, the book paints a dynamic picture of YHWHs meanings over a spectrum of periods and genres, portraying an evolving interaction between two theological motivations: the wish to speak about God and the wish to speak to Him. Through this investigation, the book shows how Jews interpreted Gods name in attempt to map the human-God relation, and to determine the measure of possibility for believers to realize a divine presence in their midst, through language. Back Cover This book unlocks the Jewish theology of YHWH in three central stages of Jewish thought: the Hebrew bible, rabbinic literature, and medieval philosophy and mysticism. Providing a single conceptual key adapted from the philosophical debate on proper names, the book paints a dynamic picture of YHWHs meanings over a spectrum of periods and genres, portraying an evolving interaction between two theological motivations: the wish to speak about God and the wish to speak to Him. Through this investigation, the book shows how Jews interpreted Gods name in attempt to map the human-God relation, and to determine the measure of possibility for believers to realize a divine presence in their midst, through language. Author Biography Hillel Ben-Sasson is a scholar of Jewish theology and political philosophy. His academic appointments include positions in Israel, Germany, and the United States. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: Compassionate Presence: Hwh And The Measure Of Mercy.- Chapter 3: Omnipresence: Invoking The Divine Name Yhwh In Rabbinic Blessing.- Chapter 4: Personal And Non-Personal Divine Presence: The Name Yhwh In The Thought Of R. Abraham Ibn Ezra And R. Judah Halevi.- Chapter 5: "Silence Is Praise To Thee": The Name Yhwh In The Negative Theology Of Medieval Judaism.- Chapter 6: A Dynamic Linguistic Picture - The Name Yhwh In Sefer Ha-Bahir And In Early Provencal And Geronese Kabbalah. Feature Paints a dynamic picture of meanings given to YHWH over a spectrum of periods and genres Provides a single conceptual key adapted from the philosophical debate on proper names Written for academic scholars and advanced students of the Hebrew bible, rabbinic literature, medieval Jewish philosophy, exegesis and mysticism Details ISBN3030323110 Pages 304 Language English Translator Michelle Bubis ISBN-10 3030323110 ISBN-13 9783030323110 Format Hardcover Year 2019 Publication Date 2019-12-19 Short Title Understanding YHWH Subtitle The Name of God in Biblical, Rabbinic, and Medieval Jewish Thought DOI 10.1007/978-3-030-32312-7 UK Release Date 2019-12-19 Edition 1st Place of Publication Cham Country of Publication Switzerland Translated from Hebrew Illustrations XII, 304 p. Author Michelle Bubis Publisher Springer Nature Switzerland AG Edition Description 1st ed. 2019 Series Jewish Thought and Philosophy Imprint Springer Nature Switzerland AG Alternative 9783030323141 DEWEY 149.94 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:130675271;

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