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<p>The eye is a complex anthropological term in the Old Testament theology. The eye represents insight, mindfulness, but also it is an entrance for malefic influences. This article will scrutinize the magical function of the eye in the Hebrew Bible, as well as the connection of the eye with evil. The Hebrew terms of the Masoretic Text will be compared to the Greek translation of the Septuagint and the Hellenistic mindset in order to perceive similarities and differences between both cultures.</p>
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The eye is a complex anthropological term in the Old Testament theology. The eye represents insight, mindfulness, but also it is an entrance for malefic influences. This article will scrutinize the magical function of the eye in the Hebrew Bible, as well as the connection of the eye with evil. The Hebrew terms of the Masoretic Text will be compared to the Greek translation of the Septuagint and the Hellenistic mindset in order to perceive similarities and differences between both cultures.

Viewing the Evil Eye in the Scripture: Reclaiming the Magical Thinking in Modern Times

Review of Ecumenical Studies

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The eye is a complex anthropological term in the Old Testament theology. The eye represents insight, mindfulness, but also it is an entrance for malefic...

Viewing the Evil Eye in the Scripture: Reclaiming the Magical Thinking in Modern Times

Publié en ligne: 18 juil. 2024

Pages: 8 - 23

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ress-2024-0002

Mots clés
Evil Eye, Magic, Old Testament, Masoretic Text, Septuagint

© 2024 Alexandru Mihăilă, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Viewing the Evil Eye in the Scripture: Reclaiming the Magical Thinking in Modern Times

Publié en ligne: 18 juil. 2024

Pages: 8 - 23

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ress-2024-0002

Mots clésEvil Eye, Magic, Old Testament, Masoretic Text, Septuagint

© 2024 Alexandru Mihăilă, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Mots clés
Evil Eye, Magic, Old Testament, Masoretic Text, Septuagint