Abstract
This essay examines Sefer Razi’el ha-Mal’akh, a complex work reflecting diverse textual sources and literary layers, as a crucial channel for transmitting early esoteric traditions in Ashkenazi religious culture. It emphasizes the»nominal register« related to the exegesis and uses of divine names as a key part of the Ashkenazi esoteric tradition. The popularity of Sefer Razi’el ha-Mal’akh in Ashkenaz, especially during the Hasidic renaissance, highlights the essential role of practical and magical mentality developed in Ashkenazi culture and traditions. Additionally, a Romanian translation of Sefer Razi’el ha-Mal’akh by Menachem Mendel Stein, who engaged in occult practices during the World War II, showcases the book’s varied reception and long durée.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 225-250 |
Number of pages | 26 |
Journal | Aschkenas |
Volume | 34 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 31 Dec 2024 |
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Keywords
- divine names
- Hasidism
- Jewish magic
- kabbalah
- nominal register