Index

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter I
2. Contents V
3. Introduction 1
4. Apocalypses and Mystical Texts: Investigating Prolegomena and the State of Affairs 7
5. Is There Mysticism in the Dead Sea Scrolls? 61
6. Paul, Jewish Mysticism, and Spirit Possession 81
7. “Mystical” Traditions in an Apocalyptic Text? The Throne Vision of Revelation 4 within the Context of Enochic and Merkavah Texts 103
8. Ascent and Inspiration in the Writings of Philo Judaeus 129
9. Dancing with the Stars: The Ascent of the Mind in Philo of Alexandria 155
10. Journeys towards Fullness of Life: A Comparison between Philo and the Apocalypse of John 167
11. Bibliography 187
12. Index 205