by Gershon Scholem (1973)
Scholems Studien zur Kabbala – der jüdischen mystisch-theosophischen Geheimlehre, die mit dem Anspruch auftritt, alte Offenbarung zu sein – sind ein faszinierender Beitrag zum Verständnis der Geschichte und Psychologie des Judentums. Die wiederkehrenden Bilder und Symbole einer Bewegung, deren esoterische Lehren über Jahrhunderte in verschiedenen Schulen verbreitet wurden, lassen sich nicht allein begrifflich ausschöpfen. Scholem deutet sie aus einem lebendigen Zusammenhang der mystischen Tradition. (Quelle: Suhrkamp Verlag)
Edwin Yamauchi
Describes the physical structure of the Roman Empire in the first century A.D. and discusses the social, political, and cultural climate of the period in which the Christian movement began. Relates historical events to passages in the New Testament and other writings of the period.
Nekhama Schoenburg
In The Unifying Factor, Nekhama Schoenburg posits that Kabbalistic tradition provides us with the unification theory that modern science is searching for. Kabbalah is not a composite of fairy tales or fantastical superstitions, but rather it is the science that defines the very structure and workings of our universe. The metaphysical principles that Kabbalah lays out clearly demonstrate how theories like relativity and quantum mechanics are really one and the same. Schoenburg discusses three potential reasons why people have steered away from metaphysics: fear of the unknown, a sense of being overwhelmed by the very existence of the supernatural, and the belief that pursuit of knowledge of the supernatural is sacreligious. Schoenburg dispels these concerns by providing a "road map" to indicate exactly where each Kabbalistic principle fits into the grand scheme of existence. She also illustrates how the essence of Judaism (and many of the principles and practices of Christianity) are based on the science of Kabbalah. . As the title implies, the fundamental theme of this book is unity. One of its main goals is to alert and convince humankind of the need to bring harmony to all conflicts in our world: nations and people, ideas, theories, or forces, either physical or metaphysical. Schoenburg demonstrates unity's feasibility by illustrating metaphysical principles and insights from diverse sources, including classical literature, various spiritual doctrines, and the natural sciences. What results is a picture of unification of physical theories (such as general relativity and quantum mechanics) and a reconciliation of perceived conflicts (such as the theories of evolution and the "Big Bang" versus the Bible's account of the seven-day creation of the world).
Louis H. Feldman and John R. Levison
This volume offers a state-of-the-art collection of papers on one of the most significant works of Flavius Josephus, by many of the leading scholars in current Josephus research. The collection, which includes a concordance by H. Schreckenberg of the Latin section Contra Apionem 2.5-113, forms a standard, indispensable resource for the study of Josephus' writings, of apologetic literature in general, and particularly for the study of Contra Apionem, one of the most significant apologetic treatises in Antiquity.
Frank E. Eakin, Jr
What Price Prejudice? examines the long tradition of antisemitism by giving an overview of the history of Jewish-Christian relations. Frank Eakin's work will help Christians to reflect seriously and objectively upon history and theology - and their impact on Jewish-Christian relations. The book is written so that it will serve for use both in the classroom and by church/synagogue groups. Discussion questions follow each chapter to stimulate discussion and encourage further reflection on the issues addressed.