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From Metaphysics to Midrash

Myth, History, and the Interpretation of Scripture in Lurianic Kabbala

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Focusing on the exegetical tradition of Isaac Luria in 16th-century Safed, the book delves into how kabbalists navigated complex interactions among Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. It highlights the ways Luria's teachings redefined boundaries related to ethnicity, gender, and the divine. Magid examines the cultural influences that shaped Lurianic Kabbala's scriptural interpretation, revealing how Luria and his followers actively engaged with contemporary issues, providing unexpected insights into longstanding theological debates.

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From Metaphysics to Midrash, Shaul Magid

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