On My Right Michael, on My Left Gabriel: Angels in Ancient Jewish Culture

Angelic beings can be found throughout the Hebrew Bible, and by late antiquity the archangels Michael and...
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Author: Mika Ahuvia
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On My Right Michael, on My Left Gabriel: Angels in Ancient Jewish Culture by Ahuvia, Mika

On My Right Michael, on My Left Gabriel: Angels in Ancient Jewish Culture

$120.99

On My Right Michael, on My Left Gabriel: Angels in Ancient Jewish Culture

$120.99
Author: Mika Ahuvia
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Angelic beings can be found throughout the Hebrew Bible, and by late antiquity the archangels Michael and Gabriel were as familiar as the patriarchs and matriarchs, guardian angels were as present as one's shadow, and praise of the seraphim was as sacred as the Shema prayer. Mika Ahuvia recovers once-commonplace beliefs about the divine realm and demonstrates that angels were foundational to ancient Judaism. Ancient Jewish practice centered on humans' relationships with invisible beings who acted as intermediaries, role models, and guardians. Drawing on non-canonical sources--incantation bowls, amulets, mystical texts, and liturgical poetry--Ahuvia shows that when ancient men and women sought access to divine aid, they turned not only to their rabbis or to God alone but often also to the angels. On My Right Michael, On My Left Gabriel spotlights these overlooked stories, interactions, and rituals, offering a new entry point to the history of Judaism and the wider ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern world in which it flourished.

Author: Mika Ahuvia
Publisher: University of California Press
Published: 06/08/2021
Pages: 270
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.30w x 1.10d
ISBN: 9780520380110

About the Author
Mika Ahuvia is Assistant Professor of Classical Judaism at the Stroum Center for Jewish Studies in the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies at the University of Washington, Seattle.

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