Veda and Torah : Transcending the Textuality of Scripture

Contents: Preface. Introduction. Part 1. The word in creation: I. Veda and creation: 1. Veda and creation in Vedic texts. 2. Veda and creation in post-Vedic mythology. 3. Veda and creation in the Darsanas. II. Torah and creation: 1. Torah and creation in pre-Rabbinic texts. 2. Torah and creation in Rabbinic texts. 3. Torah and creation in Kabbalistic texts. Comparative analysis: 1. Veda and Torah in creation. Part 2. From word to text: III. Veda and cognition: 1. Veda and cognition in Vedic texts. 2. Veda and cognition in post-Vedic mythology. IV. Torah and revelation: 1. Torah and revelation in Rabbinic texts. 2. Torah and revelation in Kabbalistic texts. Comparative analysis 2. Cognition of Veda and revelation of Torah. Part 3. Text in practice: V. Veda in practice: 1. Recitative transmission of the Vedic Samhitas. 2. Theurgic conceptions of Vedic sacrifice and recitation. 3. Interpretation of the Vedas. 4. Appropriation of the Veda. VI. Torah in practice: 1. Written transmission of the sefer Torah. 2. Interpretation of the Torah. 3. Theurgic conceptions of Torah study and practice. 4. Appropriation of the Torah. Comparative analysis 3. Veda and Torah in practice. Conclusion. Notes. Note on translation and transliteration. Selected bibliography. Index.