Harkins, Angela Kim
Reading with an
- ISBN 13:
- 9783110610857
- author:
- Harkins, Angela Kim
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- De Gruyter
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 334
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 x 1.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Qumran Hodayot: A Visionary Reading Practice This book explores the ancient Jewish practice of reading and interpreting the Qumran Hodayot, a collection of prayers known as Thanksgiving Hymns. Angela Kim Harkins examines how this ritualized reading could have led to a profound religious experience in antiquity. By analyzing the use of first-person narratives, bodily references, and emotional arousal in these texts, Harkins sheds new light on the role of meditation and performative reading in ancient Jewish spirituality. This interdisciplinary study offers valuable insights into the potential for transformative experiences through ritualized reading practices. The Qumran Hodayot is a fascinating exploration of an ancient spiritual practice that continues to resonate with readers today.
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