An innovative research field sometimes also calls for innovative research approaches. This lecture presented five unique hermenuetical challenges in the study of the new mysticism (New Age), in Israel and in general. Along with their presentation – a corresponding research approach is offered – a network outlook.
The lecture – under the title “Hermenetical Challenges in the Study of the New Israeli Mysticism” – was presented at a conference of the Department of Jewish Thought at Ben Gurion University of the Negev on “Research Trends and Methods in the 2000s”, in the spring of 2003. The lecture was based on a seminar paper, and formed the basis for the first chapter of Ruah-Midbar’s doctorate on New Age culture in Israel.
Below one can download the full seminar paper (in Hebrew, written in Prof. Avi Sagi’s “Introduction to Hermeneutics” course, in the interpretation and culture program at Bar Ilan University), as well as the full text of the lecture (in Hebrew).
Abstract
For the summary of the lecture – go to the Hebrew parallel page, here.
Author
Marianna Ruah-Midbar
Date
March 23rd, 2003
Language
Hebrew
Academic/Non-academic
Academic item
Bibliographical citation
For a citation, it is recommended to refer to the first chapter in Ruah-Midbar’s doctoral dissertation. See link below.
