Preface Introduction Part 1 The Word in Creation 1 Veda and Creation Veda and Creation in Vedic Texts Veda and Creation in Post-Vedic Mythology Veda and Creation in the Darsanas 2 Torah and Creation Torah and Creation in Pre-Rabbinic Texts Torah and Creation in Rabbinic Texts Torah and Creation in Kabbalistic Texts Comparative Analysis 1 Veda and Torah in Creation Part 2 From word to text 3 Veda and Cognition Veda and Cognition in Vedic Texts Veda and Cognition in Post-Vedic Mythology 4 Torah and Revelation Torah and Revelation in Rabbinic Texts Torah and Revelation in Kabbalistic Texts Comparative Analysis 2 Cognition of Veda and Revelation of Torah Part 3 Text in practice 5 Veda in Practice Recitative Transmission of the Vedic Samhitas Theurgic Conceptions of Vedic Sacrifice andRecitation Interpretation of the Vedas Appropriation of the Veda 6 Torah in Practice Written Transmission of the Sefer Torah Interpretation of the Torah Theurgic Conceptions of Torah Study and Practice Appropriation of the Torah Comparative Analysis 3 Veda and Torah in Practice Conclusion Notes Abbreviations Note on Translation and Transliteration Selected Bibliography Index