The End of Suffering: Mysticism, Messianism, and Medicine in Lubavitch

This paper examines understandings of evil, suffering, and sickness among Lubavitcher Hasidim, a group well known for their messianic assertions. It problematizes the relationship between theological teachings and how people use these ideas "on the ground" during periods of sickness. My fo...

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Main Author: Dein, Simon 1959- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Creighton University 2019
In: The journal of religion & society
Year: 2019, Volume: 21
Further subjects:B Sickness
B Mysticism
B Tanya
B Suffering
B Lubavitch
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