'My heart poured forth understanding': 4 Ezra's fiery cup as hierophagic consumption

This paper argues that 4 Ezra 14 represents the climax of the sensory revelations experienced by Ezra, and as such, that this is the episode which finally facilitates Ezra's understanding of divine wisdom. In each of episodes one through six Ezra is incapable of making sense of what has been re...

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Main Author: Warren, Meredith J. C. (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: Sage [2015]
In: Studies in religion
Year: 2015, Volume: 44, Issue: 3, Pages: 320-333
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Ezra 4. 14 / Food (Motif) / Revelation
IxTheo Classification:HB Old Testament
NBB Doctrine of Revelation
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