On my right Michael, on my left Gabriel : angels in ancient Jewish culture
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Oakland, California : University of California Press, [2021].
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Nyack Library - Adult Nonfiction
296.3 AHU
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296.3 AHU
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Published
Oakland, California : University of California Press, [2021].
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Book
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x, 257 pages ; 24 cm
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English
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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"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 their 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 nor 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"--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Ahuvia, M. (2021). On my right Michael, on my left Gabriel: angels in ancient Jewish culture . University of California Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Ahuvia, Mika, 1983-. 2021. On My Right Michael, On My Left Gabriel: Angels in Ancient Jewish Culture. University of California Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Ahuvia, Mika, 1983-. On My Right Michael, On My Left Gabriel: Angels in Ancient Jewish Culture University of California Press, 2021.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Ahuvia, Mika. On My Right Michael, On My Left Gabriel: Angels in Ancient Jewish Culture University of California Press, 2021.
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