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5 Using Names, Letters, and Praise
The Language of Ascent
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Naomi Janowitz
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Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter i
- Contents vii
- Acknowledgments ix
- Introduction xi
- Abbreviations xxvii
- 1 Late Antique Theories of Efficacy 1
- 2 The Divine Name as Effective Language 19
- 3 Thinking with the Divine Name 33
- 4 The Meaning of Letters 45
- 5 Using Names, Letters, and Praise 63
- 6 Combining Words and Deeds 85
- 7 Transformation by Deed Alone 109
- Concluding Note 123
- Select Bibliography 129
- Primary Source Index 145
- General Index 153
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter i
- Contents vii
- Acknowledgments ix
- Introduction xi
- Abbreviations xxvii
- 1 Late Antique Theories of Efficacy 1
- 2 The Divine Name as Effective Language 19
- 3 Thinking with the Divine Name 33
- 4 The Meaning of Letters 45
- 5 Using Names, Letters, and Praise 63
- 6 Combining Words and Deeds 85
- 7 Transformation by Deed Alone 109
- Concluding Note 123
- Select Bibliography 129
- Primary Source Index 145
- General Index 153
