07-11-2005, 04:28 PM
I'm sorry Dave,
You've been a good help and much of what you've had to say is congruent.
But the ELS model is very unscientific and brings your data into question, and this in turn casts a shadow over your contribution to the Aramaic Primacy discussions.
If you are looking for hidden meaning within the letters of the text, I strongly suggest reading up on Kabbalah. The foremost author is Gershom Gerhard Scholem. Two good books to start up on are:
Gershom Gerhard Scholem. Kabbalah. (New York Quadrangle/New York Times Book Co. 1974) Read the section on "BASIC IDEAS IN KABALLAH"
Gershom Gerhard Scholem. Kabbalah and its symbolism. (Shocken books ??? New York 1969) Read chapter 3 - 'THE MEANING OF THE TORAH IN JEWISH MYSTICISM"
In understanding Kabbalah, you will understand the futility of ELS.
Thanks for your help.
You've been a good help and much of what you've had to say is congruent.
But the ELS model is very unscientific and brings your data into question, and this in turn casts a shadow over your contribution to the Aramaic Primacy discussions.
If you are looking for hidden meaning within the letters of the text, I strongly suggest reading up on Kabbalah. The foremost author is Gershom Gerhard Scholem. Two good books to start up on are:
Gershom Gerhard Scholem. Kabbalah. (New York Quadrangle/New York Times Book Co. 1974) Read the section on "BASIC IDEAS IN KABALLAH"
Gershom Gerhard Scholem. Kabbalah and its symbolism. (Shocken books ??? New York 1969) Read chapter 3 - 'THE MEANING OF THE TORAH IN JEWISH MYSTICISM"
In understanding Kabbalah, you will understand the futility of ELS.
Thanks for your help.