Lilith-The First Eve: Historical and Psychological Aspects of the Dark Feminine

Siegmund Hurwitz

Daimon, Oct 29, 2007 - Social Science - 262 pages

In a facinating excursion though the history of her myth, Seigmund Hurwitz presents and interprets the ancient dark-winged goddess Lilth, aslo know as "the first Eve". The authors extraoridnary meticulous study of the original sources brings to light a stiking figure long lost from our awareness, yet highly relevant to a psychological understanding of today's evolving masculine and feminine identities. Case material from his analytical practice imbeds Lilith in the everyday problems of contemporary life. That an unbridled life-urge which refuses to be assimilated lies behind depression...seems to me to be a new and important discovery. By combining the experience of a comtemporaryman with this historical material, Seigmund Hurwitz sheds new light on both. - From the Foreword by Marie-Louise von Franz

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User Review  - James Curcio - Goodreads

A very thorough analysis of the Lilith mythic symbol. A must-read for anyone interested in the psychological or sociological interpretation of myth. If you're looking for froofy occultism, or entertainment, look elsewhere. This is pretty straight-forward & scholastic.

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User Review  - Maryellen - Goodreads

well researched but strict interpretation

Contents

• The Dual Aspect of Lilith: 31
• a The Lamashtû Aspect: 34
• b The Ishtar Aspect of Lilith: 57
• The Arslan Tash Inscriptions and the Burney Relief: 63
• b Arslan Tash II: 76
• c The Burney Relief: 79
• Lilith in the Bible and Talmud: 84
• The Aramaic Magic Texts: 90
• Lilith in Gnosticism: 103
• Pseudepigraphic Writings: 115
• b The Alphabet of ben Sira: 119
• c The Book of Raziel: 127
• Lilith in Folk Legend: 129
• Lilith in Arabic Literature the Karina: 136
• Lilith in the Kabbalah Lilith and Samael: 139
• Amulets against Lilith: 149
• The First Encounter The Lilith Dream: 155
• Lilith and Saturn Melancholy: 163
• Lilith and Adam The Power Struggle: 177
• Fear and Fascination: 194
• The Second Encounter An Active Imagination: 201
• PsychologoReligious Reflections: 216
• Bibliography: 237
• Index of Authors: 248
• Subject Index: 251

About the author

Dr. Seigmund Hurwitz was a member of the innermost circle of C.G. Jung's so called Zurich school and he received his analytical training from Jung, Toni Wolff and Marie-Louise von Franz. He was long a scholar of Jewish mysticism and, with his gift for language, was often sought out by Jung and others when there were ancient texts to be consulted. Dr. Hurwitz published numerous articles and books over the course of his long lifetime, and he continues to maintain a small analytical practice in Zurich until his death in the Summer of 1994.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Lilith-The First Eve: Historical and Psychological Aspects of the Dark Feminine
• Author: Siegmund Hurwitz
• Translated by: Gela Jacobson
• Edition: 2, revised
• Publisher: Daimon, 2007
• ISBN: 3856305777, 9783856305772
• Length: 262 pages
• Subjects: Social Science / Folklore & Mythology; Social Science / Women's Studies