Jewish Mysticism

Jewish Mysticism
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Total Pages : 206
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ISBN-10 : BML:37001104902999
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Rating : 4/5 (99 Downloads)

Synopsis Jewish Mysticism by : Joshua Abelson

Kabbalah

Kabbalah
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Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Total Pages : 265
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ISBN-10 : 9781611806236
ISBN-13 : 1611806232
Rating : 4/5 (36 Downloads)

Synopsis Kabbalah by : Perle Besserman

Unraveling the web of ancient traditions hidden in such texts as the Sefer Yetzirah and the Zohar, this book traces history and offers an accessible introduction to understanding Kabbalah and its practices. Jewish mysticism has flourished—sometimes brilliantly, sometimes darkly—over five thousand years. This pioneering, popular text on Jewish mysticism was the first written for a general audience, and in it, Perle Besserman offers a lively and accessible introduction to the methods, schools, and practitioners of this intriguing world. She traces the history of Kabbalah through the lives of its illustrious scholars and saints and unravels the web of ancient traditions hidden in such texts as Sefer Yetzirah and the Zohar. Running through these pages are the words of the outstanding Kabbalists and mystics—including Simeon bar Yohai, Isaac Luria, Abraham Abulafia, and the Baal Shem Tov—giving instructions on practices ranging from contemplation of the Bible’s secret teachings to ritual, ecstatic prayer, and intensive meditation.

The Origins of Jewish Mysticism

The Origins of Jewish Mysticism
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Publisher : Princeton University Press
Total Pages : 415
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ISBN-10 : 9780691142159
ISBN-13 : 0691142157
Rating : 4/5 (59 Downloads)

Synopsis The Origins of Jewish Mysticism by : Peter Schäfer

'The Origins of Jewish Mysticism' offers an in-depth look at the history of Jewish mysticism from the book of Ezekiel to the Merkavah mysticism of late antiquity. The author reveals what these writings seek to tell us about the age-old human desire to get close to and communicate with God.

Kabbalah

Kabbalah
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Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Total Pages : 193
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ISBN-10 : 9780834824577
ISBN-13 : 0834824574
Rating : 4/5 (77 Downloads)

Synopsis Kabbalah by : Perle Epstein

Unraveling the web of ancient traditions hidden in such texts as the Sefer Yetzirah and the Zohar, this book traces history and offers an accessible introduction to understanding Kabbalah and its practices. Jewish mysticism has flourished—sometimes brilliantly, sometimes darkly—over five thousand years. This pioneering, popular text on Jewish mysticism was the first written for a general audience, and in it, Perle Besserman offers a lively and accessible introduction to the methods, schools, and practitioners of this intriguing world. She traces the history of Kabbalah through the lives of its illustrious scholars and saints and unravels the web of ancient traditions hidden in such texts as Sefer Yetzirah and the Zohar. Running through these pages are the words of the outstanding Kabbalists and mystics—including Simeon bar Yohai, Isaac Luria, Abraham Abulafia, and the Baal Shem Tov—giving instructions on practices ranging from contemplation of the Bible’s secret teachings to ritual, ecstatic prayer, and intensive meditation.

The Encyclopedia of Jewish Myth, Magic & Mysticism

The Encyclopedia of Jewish Myth, Magic & Mysticism
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Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
Total Pages : 561
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ISBN-10 : 9780738748146
ISBN-13 : 0738748145
Rating : 4/5 (46 Downloads)

Synopsis The Encyclopedia of Jewish Myth, Magic & Mysticism by : Geoffrey W. Dennis

Jewish esotericism is the oldest and most influential continuous occult tradition in the West. Presenting lore that can spiritually enrich your life, this one-of-a-kind encyclopedia is devoted to the esoteric in Judaism—the miraculous and the mysterious. In this second edition, Rabbi Geoffrey W. Dennis has added over thirty new entries and significantly expanded over one hundred other entries, incorporating more knowledge and passages from primary sources. This comprehensive treasury of Jewish teachings, drawn from sources spanning Jewish scripture, the Talmud, the Midrash, the Kabbalah, and other esoteric branches of Judaism, is exhaustively researched yet easy to use. It includes over one thousand alphabetical entries, from Aaron to Zohar Chadesh, with extensive cross-references to related topics and new illustrations throughout. Drawn from the well of a great spiritual tradition, the secret wisdom within these pages will enlighten and empower you. Praise: "An erudite and lively compendium of Jewish magical beliefs, practices, texts, and individuals...This superb, comprehensive encyclopedia belongs in every serious library."—Richard M. Golden, Director of the Jewish Studies Program, University of North Texas, and editor of The Encyclopedia of Witchcraft: The Western Tradition "Rabbi Dennis has performed a tremendously important service for both the scholar and the novice in composing a work of concise information about aspects of Judaism unbeknownst to most, and intriguing to all."—Rabbi Gershon Winkler, author of Magic of the Ordinary: Recovering the Shamanic in Judaism

Jewish Mysticism

Jewish Mysticism
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Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Total Pages : 318
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ISBN-10 : 0664224571
ISBN-13 : 9780664224578
Rating : 4/5 (71 Downloads)

Synopsis Jewish Mysticism by :

Presents a historical overview of the movements and trends in Jewish mysticism including Hekhaloth mysticism, classical and Lurianic Kabbalah, Shabbetai Zevi, and Hasidism, seeking to define and explain how the various currents of tradition throughout the centuries are related. Original.

Jewish Mysticism

Jewish Mysticism
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Publisher : Jason Aronson, Incorporated
Total Pages : 453
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ISBN-10 : 9781461629191
ISBN-13 : 1461629195
Rating : 4/5 (91 Downloads)

Synopsis Jewish Mysticism by : Joseph Dan

Interest in Jewish mysticism is, in our generation, widespread and growing. From Hebrew schools to Hollywood, people of all backgrounds and levels of knowledge are pursuing the subject. Books, magazines, journals, and classes are rapidly growing in number. One result of this burst of interest and popularization of Jewish mysticism is the problem of misinformation. The need for reliable source material has become crucial. This four-volume work by Professor Joseph Dan is a monumental event in the publishing history of English-language reference books on the subject of Jewish mystical thought and practice. Professor Dan's credentials are of the highest order. The recipient of the Israel Prize (considered to be Israel's highest honor), Joseph Dan is the Gershom Scholem Professor of Kabbalah at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and continues to be a visiting professor at some of the most prestigious institutions of higher learning in the world.

The Wisdom of the Jewish Mystics

The Wisdom of the Jewish Mystics
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Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1604190132
ISBN-13 : 9781604190137
Rating : 4/5 (32 Downloads)

Synopsis The Wisdom of the Jewish Mystics by : Alan Unterman

The Wisdom of the Jewish Mystics is a selection of the most important writings, commentary, and ideas of the Jewish mystical tradition through the ages. The sayings are drawn primarily from the great Hasidic writers, like the Baal Shem Tov, who produced a new genre of mystical literature for laypeople. In his introduction, Dr. Unterman explains the background of kabbalistic thought and distills the quintessence of the mystics' wisdom.

The Shambhala Guide to Kabbalah and Jewish Mysticism

The Shambhala Guide to Kabbalah and Jewish Mysticism
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Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Total Pages : 200
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ISBN-10 : 9780834826656
ISBN-13 : 0834826658
Rating : 4/5 (56 Downloads)

Synopsis The Shambhala Guide to Kabbalah and Jewish Mysticism by : Perle Besserman

Jewish mystics from biblical times to the present have explored the hidden secrets of the Torah in quest of a single goal: to lose the self in the Infinite "No-thingness" (Ein Sof) and be at one with God. In language accessible to the layperson, this Shambhala Guide provides a detailed introduction to the complex world of Kabbalah and Jewish mysticism. With an extensive background in meditation practice, Perle Besserman emphasizes Kabbalah's spiritual disciplines, grounded in righteous living, devotional practices, and meditation. She discusses the Kabbalistic universe, including the four worlds and ten sefirot; Jewish meditation techniques and instructions for beginning meditation; mystics and teachers from Rabbi Akiva and the Baal Shem Tov to Aryeh Kaplan; the often uneasy relationship between Kabbalah and mainstream Judaism; and applying the ancient wisdom of Jewish mysticism to life in the world of today.

Holy Dissent

Holy Dissent
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Publisher : Wayne State University Press
Total Pages : 701
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ISBN-10 : 9780814335970
ISBN-13 : 0814335977
Rating : 4/5 (70 Downloads)

Synopsis Holy Dissent by : Glenn Dynner

Jewish and Christian studies scholars as well as historians of Eastern Europe will benefit from the analysis of Holy Dissent.