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Ezekiel 1: interpretation of the text and its history of reception with emphasis on Jewish mysticism
GORBUNOVA, Ksenia
In the introduction of the thesis are defined its goals and the significance of the entire Book of Ezekiel and selected pericope is highlighted. Brief general information regarding the origins and organization of the book as well as the personality of the author is also provided. The exegetical part of the work consists of the author's translation of the relevant Hebrew text of the pericope, accompanied with the identification of important grammatical and lexical phenomena and a commentary on the literary and cultural context of the text. The section devoted to the structure of the pericope is followed by a section focused on the interpretation and reception of the pericope in the Jewish environment, reflecting the specific mystical traditions related to the heavenly ascents. The work is supplemented with Christian interpretations of the selected pericope, including its influence on the Christian biblical canon. The conclusion includes the findings of the study pointing out the need for further research of Merkabah mysticism.

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