Talk:Godhead in Judaism

Claim of generality currently unverified

I think we need more references than one or two quirky translations and the writings of one or two English-language books by Jewish thinkers in order to verify that this term has widespread use or notability in Judaism generally as distinct from one or two quirky translations and one or two Jewish thinkers. When a claim this general is made with this few supporting sources, there is a danger of WP:SOAP. Best, --Shirahadasha 17:09, 14 January 2007 (UTC)

Can you be a little more specific about what you're looking for? You want evidence that the term "Godhead" is used in Jewish publications? Or you want a fuller discussion of the concept of Ein Sof? —Dfass 22:28, 14 January 2007 (UTC)

Yes. I want evidence that this is a general term used in Jewish publications, whether as a translation of Ein Sof or otherwise, and that a neologism isn't being created due to e.g. a quirky translation of a Hebrew term. In cases where a Hebrew term has no agreed-on translation, it may be best simply to use the Hebrew term. For example, in Kavod HaBriyot, part of what is under dispute is whether the term connotes "honor" (with its somewhat traditional connotations of respect for others) or "dignity" (with its somewhat liberal connotations of individual autonomy), so the article simply uses the Hebrew term and discusses ways it is translated. I don't know much about this subject, just want to make sure that the term is sourced and not a potential neologism as used in a Jewish context. Best, --Shirahadasha 08:11, 16 January 2007 (UTC)

I did not invent the term, and I don't even like it. However, it has been in use in Jewish theological writings for quite a while. Search the Encyclopedia for the term, and you will see many references. I can try to track down primary academic references, but this seems like a bit of a waste of time. (Of course, I'm not above wasting time.) Thanks. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Dfass (talk • contribs) 15:25, 16 January 2007 (UTC).

"Godself"

Looking in COCA to remind myself of any less obvious words of the form "*self", I was surprised to find "godself". I'd never heard of it (or of "godhead") -- not that this means much. Godself redirects to Godhead, but the article doesn't mention "godself". Should it redirect to this article; and if so, what does it mean? -- Hoary (talk) 07:48, 27 April 2020 (UTC)