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Book Synopsis: This study examines the theories about divine attributes in Philo of Alexandria, and the different models in Rabbinic literature, as the background of the emergence of the variety of theories about ten sefirot as divine attributes in medieval Kabbalah. The existence of some statements about ten divine attributes (middot) unrelated to early Kabbalah, served as a structure that was combined with the ten sefirotic discussions in Sefer Yetzirah. Moreover, the interiorization of the divine attributes in ecstatic Kabbalah, as referring to psychological processes, serves as a dissenting development in the Kabbalistic literature, is analyzed, a development that preceded and influenced Hasidism.
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Unlock the hidden mysteries of divine attributes with "Middot: On the Emergence of Kabbalistic Theosophies"! This groundbreaking study delves deep into the theories about divine attributes in Philo of Alexandria and Rabbinic literature, providing you with unparalleled insights into the emergence of the variety of theories about ten sefirot as divine attributes in medieval Kabbalah.
Discover a rich tapestry of knowledge as this remarkable book unravels the connection between ten divine attributes (middot) and the profound discussions within Sefer Yetzirah. Unraveling the secrets of these divine attributes, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of their significance in Kabbalistic thought.
But that's not all! "Middot: On the Emergence of Kabbalistic Theosophies" also examines the captivating world of ecstatic Kabbalah, where the divine attributes are interiorized and interpreted as psychological processes. Explore the dissenting development inherent in this aspect of Kabbalistic literature, a development that foreshadowed and influenced the emergence of Hasidism.
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