Mysticism in Twentieth-Century Hebrew Literature

Hamutal Bar-Yosef, Ohamuotal Bar-Yosef

Academic Studies Press

2010

444 páginas

14h 48m

ISBN-13: 9781936235018

Challenging the notion that Jewish mysticism ceased to exist in the Hassidic enclaves of early nineteenth century Europe, Hamutal Bar-Yosef delves into the mystical elements of 20th century Israeli literature. Exploring themes such as unity, death, and sex, Bar-Yosef traces the influence and the trends towards secular mysticism found in Russian, Yiddish, and early Hebrew writers, and examines the impact of Zionism in creating a modern, living mystical literature. An exciting new text for anyone studying modern Hebrew literature.