The idea of names as “keywords” has been associated with temples since very early times. In a temple context, the meaning of the term “keyword” can be taken quite literally: the use of the appropriate keyword or keywords by a qualified worshipper “unlocks” each one of a successive series of gates, thus providing access to specific, secured areas of the sacred space. In this presentation, we will explore how a series of names and titles purportedly given to Moses at various points in his life might relate to accounts of his ascents to heaven.
| Presented at: | 2020 Temple on Mount Zion Conference Saturday, November 7, 2020 https://interpreterfoundation.org/conferences/2020-temple-on-mount-zion-conference/ |
| Conference Proceedings: | The Temple: Past, Present and Future at https://interpreterfoundation.org/books/the-temple-past-present-and-future/ |
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