Jewish Mysticism and Magic: An Anthropological Perspective

Maureen Bloom

Routledge, 2007 - Body, Mind & Spirit - 231 pages

Providing a unique anthropological perspective on Jewish mysticism and magic, this book is a study of Jewish rites and rituals and how the analysis of early literature provides the roots for understanding religious practices. It includes analysis on the importance of sacrifice, amulets, and names, and their underlying cultural constructs and the persistence of their symbolic significance.

About the author

Maureen Bloom is Assistant Reviews Editor for the Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Jewish Mysticism and Magic: An Anthropological Perspective; Jewish Studies; Routledge Jewish studies series
• Author: Maureen Bloom
• Edition: illustrated
• Publisher: Routledge, 2007
• ISBN: 0415421128, 9780415421126
• Length: 231 pages
• Subjects: Body, Mind & Spirit / Mysticism; Religion / Christian Theology / Anthropology; Religion / Judaism / Kabbalah & Mysticism; Social Science / Anthropology / General; Social Science / Jewish Studies