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Mika Ahuvia, "On My Right Michael, On My Left Gabriel: Angels in Ancient Jewish Culture"

Mika Ahuvia, "On My Right Michael, On My Left Gabriel: Angels in Ancient Jewish Culture" in conversation with Sarit Kattan Gribetz Angelic beings can be found throughout the Hebrew Bible, and by late antiquity, the archangels Michael and Gabriel were as familiar as the patriarchs and matriarchs, guardian angels were as present as one’s shadow, and praise of the seraphim was as sacred as the Shema. In her book, Mika Ahuvia demonstrates that angels were foundational to ancient Judaism. Ancient Jewish practice centered on humans’ complex relationships with these invisible beings who acted as their intermediaries, role-models, and guardians. Bringing non-canonical sources into view—incantation bowls, amulets, mystical texts, and liturgical poetry—Ahuvia shows that when ancient men and women sought access to divine aid, they turned not only to their rabbis, nor to God alone, but often also to the angels. On My Right Michael, On My Left Gabriel allows these overlooked stories, interactions, and rituals to take center stage, offering a new entry point to the history of Judaism and the wider ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern world in which it flourished. Mika Ahuvia is Marsha and Jay Glazer Endowed Chair in Jewish Studies and Assistant Professor in the Jackson School of International Studies at the University of Washington. She researches the formative history of Jewish and Christian communities in the ancient Mediterranean world, specializing in rabbinic sources, liturgical poetry, magical texts, early mystical literature, and archaeological evidence. Her first book, On My Right Michael, On My Left Gabriel: Angels in Ancient Jewish Culture (forthcoming in June 2021 from University of California Press), uncovers how angels made their way into the practices and worldview of ancient Jews and makes sense of why angels continue to play such an important role within and outside of institutional religious settings. Sarit Kattan Gribetz is Associate Professor of Judaism and the Acting Director of the Center for Jewish Studies at Fordham University. Her book, Time and Difference in Rabbinic Judaism (Princeton University Press, 2020) received the National Jewish Book Award in Scholarship. Those who wish to purchase Mika's book can do so and receive 30% off with code "17M6662" at checkout at https://www.ucpress.edu/book/97805203... To join our learning community please sign up for our newsletter: https://fordham.us13.list-manage.com/...