A comprehensive study of the history and evolution of the dybbuk, from kabbalistic tradition to popular folklore.
The Dybbuk is the first comprehensive study of the historical and kabbalistic sources of the dybbuk phenomenon, from the first recorded case of dybbuk possession in Safed in 1571 onward. Dybbuk possession differs from possession by demons or Satan. Its origin is in the Kabbalistic concept of gilgul (transmigration) for sins that are so grievous that Gehenna is not sufficient punishment, and the soul must therefore wander until expiation is found.
The dybbuk can temporarily find refuge in animals or people and can only be exorcised by a Baal Shem, a great kabbalist or expert in Jewish magic. In addition to describing the history and evolution of this concept, The Dybbuk includes English translations of all dybbuk stories discussed in the book, many translated for the first time.
| ISBN: | 9781438497952 |
| Publication date: | 1st June 2024 |
| Author: | Morris M Faierstein |
| Publisher: | SUNY Press an imprint of State University of New York Press |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 239 pages |
| Series: | SUNY Series in Western Esoteric Traditions |
| Genres: |
Judaism Folklore studies / Study of myth (mythology) Social groups: religious groups and communities Social and cultural history Literature: history and criticism |
A comprehensive study of the history and evolution of the dybbuk, from kabbalistic tradition to popular folklore.The Dybbuk is the first comprehensive study of the historical and kabbalistic sources of the dybbuk phenomenon, from the first recorded case of dybbuk possession in Safed in 1571 onward. Dybbuk possession differs from possession by demons or Satan.
The Dybbuk features in the following genres: Judaism, Folklore studies / Study of myth (mythology), Social groups: religious groups and communities, Social and cultural history, Literature: history and criticism
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The Dybbuk was written by Morris M Faierstein and published by SUNY Press an imprint of State University of New York Press
The Dybbuk has 239 pages
Yes it is part of SUNY Series in Western Esoteric Traditions series
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