Becoming Elijah prophet of transformation / Daniel C. Matt.
| Author/creator | Matt, Daniel Chanan |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | New Haven : Yale University Press, [2022] |
| Description | xi, 230 pages ; 22 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Subjects |
| Series | Jewish lives Jewish lives. ^A364854 |
| Summary | In the Bible Elijah is a zealous prophet, attacking idolatry and injustice, championing God. He performs miracles, restoring life and calling down fire. When his earthly life ends, he vanishes in a whirlwind, carried off to heaven in a fiery chariot. Was this a spectacular death, or did Elijah escape death entirely? The latter view prevailed. Though residing in heaven, Elijah revisits earth-to help, rescue, enlighten, and eventually herald the Messiah. Because of his messianic role, Jews open the door for Elijah during each seder - the meal commemorating liberation from slavery and anticipating final redemption. How did this zealot turn into a compassionate hero-apparently the most popular figure in Jewish folklore? Becoming Elijah explores this question, tracing how Elijah develops from the Bible to Rabbinic Judaism, Kabbalah, and Jewish ritual (as well as Christianity and Islam). His transformation is pertinent and inspirational for our polarized, fanatical world. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 195-209) and indexes. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Issued in other form | Electronic version: Matt, Daniel C. Becoming Elijah. New Haven : Yale University Press, 2022 9780300264920 |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2021942371 |
| ISBN | 9780300242706 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 0300242700 (hardcover) |
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| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |