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Is a study of Kafka's thinking and writing from strictly a religious point of view justified? He is, after all, considered one of the pillars of modernism. As such, Kafka's wellestablished deploring of the inadequacy of his own Jewish upbringing only fuels the generally held belief that he was not much influenced by his religion. Or does it?This compelling book considers the writer from a very different point of view. In jargonfree language, Judaist Karl Erich Grozinger reveals that Kafka actually had an extraordinarily detailed and sophisticated knowledge of Judaismparticularly of the Kabbalah and kabbalistic tradition. Working from the earlier critical writings of Gershom Scholem, Professor Grozinger shows that these influences can be found in all of Kafka's texts: his novels and short stories; but, especially, in his diary entries and aphorisms.In fact, the essence of what we have come to call Kafkaesque has its origins and foundations primarily in the Kabbalah. This ranges from the kabbalistic tradition of the gatekeeper in The Trial to Joseph K. and the surveyor in The Castle, men who try their hands at theurgy in order to intervene in the divine direction of life events. In one of Kafka's most famous stories, Josephine the Singer plays the role of the rebbe, or tzaddik: the person who takes on the role of theurgist (or intercessor) for the community.Kafka's work has been subjected to many radically different interpretations ever since critics discovered it. Above all, the influence of Jewish theology ideas of judgment and sin, atonement and justification on Kafka's writings, as seen through the lens of kabbalisticEastern Jewish and Yiddish traditions, adds an important dimension to our understanding of this enigmatic and fascinating author.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Kafka and Kabbalah' by Karl-Erich Grozinger? A: 'Kafka and Kabbalah' explores Franz Kafka's writings through a religious lens, particularly highlighting the influence of Kabbalistic and Jewish traditions on his work.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Kafka and Kabbalah'? A: The author of 'Kafka and Kabbalah' is Karl-Erich Grozinger, a Judaist scholar.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Kafka and Kabbalah'? A: 'Kafka and Kabbalah' was published on January 1, 1994.
- Q: What is the page count of 'Kafka and Kabbalah'? A: 'Kafka and Kabbalah' contains 231 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Kafka and Kabbalah' have? A: 'Kafka and Kabbalah' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: In what category is 'Kafka and Kabbalah' classified? A: 'Kafka and Kabbalah' is classified under the category 'Movements & Periods'.
- Q: Is 'Kafka and Kabbalah' a new or used book? A: 'Kafka and Kabbalah' is listed as a new book in good condition.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Kafka and Kabbalah'? A: 'Kafka and Kabbalah' examines themes of Jewish theology, Kabbalah, and their impact on Kafka's narratives and characters.
- Q: Does 'Kafka and Kabbalah' include references to Kafka's famous works? A: Yes, the book analyzes Kafka's novels, short stories, diary entries, and aphorisms in relation to Kabbalistic influences.
- Q: Is 'Kafka and Kabbalah' suitable for readers unfamiliar with Kabbalah? A: 'Kafka and Kabbalah' is written in jargon-free language, making it accessible for readers with varying levels of familiarity with Kabbalistic traditions.