Enlarges our understanding of the term ‘scripture’ through a comparative study of Veda and Torah.
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Daftar Isi
Preface
Introduction
Part 1 The Word in Creation
1 Veda and Creation
Veda and Creation in Vedic Texts
Veda and Creation in Post-Vedic Mythology
Veda and Creation in the Darsanas
2 Torah and Creation
Torah and Creation in Pre-Rabbinic Texts
Torah and Creation in Rabbinic Texts
Torah and Creation in Kabbalistic Texts
Comparative Analysis 1
Veda and Torah in Creation
Part 2 From word to text
3 Veda and Cognition
Veda and Cognition in Vedic Texts
Veda and Cognition in Post-Vedic Mythology
4 Torah and Revelation
Torah and Revelation in Rabbinic Texts
Torah and Revelation in Kabbalistic Texts
Comparative Analysis 2
Cognition of Veda and Revelation of Torah
Part 3 Text in practice
5 Veda in Practice
Recitative Transmission of the Vedic Samhitas
Theurgic Conceptions of Vedic Sacrifice and Recitation
Interpretation of the Vedas
Appropriation of the Veda
6 Torah in Practice
Written Transmission of the Sefer Torah
Interpretation of the Torah
Theurgic Conceptions of Torah Study and Practice
Appropriation of the Torah
Comparative Analysis 3
Veda and Torah in Practice
Conclusion
Notes
Abbreviations
Note on Translation and Transliteration
Selected Bibliography
Index
Tentang Penulis
Barbara A. Holdrege is Associate Professor of Religious Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara. She is a comparative historian of religions specializing in Hindu and Jewish traditions.