Jewish Roots of Eastern Christian Mysticism. Studies in Honor of Alexander Golitzin (Supplements to Vigilae Christianae, VCS Volume 160) – Orlov, Andrei A. Seizoensaanbieding

“The essays collected in Jewish Roots of Eastern Christian Mysticism intend to honor Alexander Golitzin, a scholar known for his keen attention to the Jewish matrix of Eastern Orthodox spirituality. Following Golitzin’s insights, this Festschrift explores influences of Jewish apocalypticism and mysticism on certain early and late Christian authors, including Irenaeus, Origen, Evagrius of Pontus, Pseudo-Dionysius, and Symeon the New Theologian. Special attention is given to Jewish theophanic traditions regar…