Imitatio Dei and the Formation of the Subject in Ancient Judaism

This article considers the relationship between imitatio dei and selfhood in ancient Jewish traditions. This relationship is considered across a wide range of texts that are engaged in theological reflection and a complex practice of reading, with philosophical implications. Topics such as human ess...

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Published inJournal of Biblical literature Vol. 140; no. 2; pp. 309 - 323
Main Author Najman, Hindy
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Atlanta Society of Biblical Literature 22.06.2021
Subjects
Apocrypha
Authenticity
Bible
Book publishing
Exegesis & hermeneutics
Happiness
Hebrew language
Heroism & heroes
Judaism
Literary canon
Literary devices
Literary translation
Philosophers
Reflexivity
Religious literature
Self concept
Theology
United Kingdom
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Summary:This article considers the relationship between imitatio dei and selfhood in ancient Jewish traditions. This relationship is considered across a wide range of texts that are engaged in theological reflection and a complex practice of reading, with philosophical implications. Topics such as human essence, divine creation, and perfectionist aspirations are explored as part of the charactrization of selfhood in the Hebrew Bible and beyond.
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ISSN:0021-9231
1934-3876
DOI:10.15699/jbl.1402.2021.5