Secret groups in ancient Judaism / Michael E. Stone.

Author/creator Stone, Michael E., 1938- author.
Format Book
PublicationNew York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2018]
Descriptionx, 176 pages ; 25 cm
Subjects

Contents Secret societies in ancient Judaism -- "Esoteric", mysteries, and secrecy -- Esoteric as a social category -- The social organization of secrecy -- Initiation and graded revelation -- Other secret Jewish groups and traditions -- The social setting of esoteric tradition.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Issued in other formOnline version: Stone, Michael E., 1938- Secret groups in ancient Judaism. New York : Oxford University Press, [2018] 9780190842390
LCCN 2017015381
ISBN9780190842383 hardcover alkaline paper
ISBN0190842385 hardcover alkaline paper
ISBNelectronic book
ISBNelectronic book
ISBNelectronic book
ISBNelectronic book