2 The Divine Name as Effective Language

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Acknowledgments ix
4. Introduction xi
5. Abbreviations xxvii
6. 1 Late Antique Theories of Efficacy 1
7. 2 The Divine Name as Effective Language 19
8. 3 Thinking with the Divine Name 33
9. 4 The Meaning of Letters 45
10. 5 Using Names, Letters, and Praise 63
11. 6 Combining Words and Deeds 85
12. 7 Transformation by Deed Alone 109
13. Concluding Note 123
14. Select Bibliography 129
15. Primary Source Index 145
16. General Index 153