Text as Revelation

Text as Revelation by Jonathan Stökl, published by Bloomsbury Academic on January 25, 2024, is a scholarly exploration of the transition from oral to written revelatory experiences as depicted in ancient Jewish literature, including rabbinic texts. This edition comprises 149 pages and is presented in English, offering insights into how texts became central to the understanding of revelation within various cultural contexts.

Readers will find a collection of essays that delve into the depictions of oral and written revelation in ancient Jewish literature, such as the Hebrew Bible and Second Temple era writings. The volume also examines the textualization of revelation in related cultures, drawing on sources from Egyptian, Mesopotamian, and Greek traditions. Topics covered include Ancient Egyptian and Sibylline oracles, Hellenistic writings, and significant biblical texts like Isaiah, Deuteronomy, and Jeremiah, reflecting on the complex relationship between writing and divinatory revelation.