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The chariot-shaped throne of God in the heavens (merkābāh) from Ezekiel’s visions (Ezek 1; 10) was the subject of the earliest Jewish mystical speculation. Hence, it is not surprising that there are numerous allusions and references to merkābāh mysticism in the Targum Jonathan to the Book of Ezekiel. This article analyzes Targum texts containing elements of merkābāh mysticism, namely the image of God sitting on the throne-chariot, the appearance and function of the four living beings, God’s glorification by celestial beings, the motif of the mystic ascending/rising to the heavens, the description of God’s glory filling the new Temple, and the motif of the new Jerusalem as a representation of the heavenly city.
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The main objective of the Collectanea Theologica journal is to present the current state of theology in Poland and its place in the world theology. The journal covers a rich spectrum of theological problems, ranging from biblical issues to the current pastoral and liturgical challenges. The quarterly goes to all theological libraries in Poland and some significant foreign libraries. According to the profile of the journal, the basic language of publication in the journal is Polish.
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