Descenders to the Chariot
James R. Davila
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Descenders to the Chariot
Published
December 2001
Publisher
Brill Academic Publishers
Pages
342
ISBN-13
9789004115415
ISBN-10
9004115412
Description
"The Hekhalot literature is a bizarre conglomeration of Jewish esoteric and revelatory texts in Hebrew and Aramaic, produced sometime between late antiquity and the early Middle Ages and surviving in medieval manuscripts." "These texts claim to describe the self-induced spiritual experiences of the 'descenders to the chariot' and to reveal the techniques that permitted these magico-religious practitioners to view for themselves Ezekiel's Merkavah as well as to gain control of angels and a supernatural mastery of Torah." "Drawing on epigraphic and archaeological evidence from the Middle East, anthropological models, and a wide range of cross-cultural evidence, this book aims to show that the Hekhalot literature preserves the teachings and rituals of real religious functionaries who flourished in late antiquity and who were quite like the functionaries anthropologists call shamans."--BOOK JACKET.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Descenders to the Chariot?
This edition of Descenders to the Chariot has approximately 342 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Descenders to the Chariot?
For most readers, Descenders to the Chariot typically takes between 7h 8m and 4h 45m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 85,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 42m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 85,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Descenders to the Chariot?
The estimated word count for Descenders to the Chariot is approximately 85,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Descenders to the Chariot?
Descenders to the Chariot was written by James R. Davila.
When was Descenders to the Chariot published?
The publication date for this specific edition is December 2001. The original work may have been published on a different date.