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

Origins of the Kabbalah

Origins of the Kabbalah
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Publisher : Princeton University Press
Total Pages : 511
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ISBN-10 : 9780691184302
ISBN-13 : 0691184305
Rating : 4/5 (02 Downloads)

Synopsis Origins of the Kabbalah by : Gershom Gerhard Scholem

With the publication of The Origins of the Kabbalah in 1950, one of the most important scholars of our century brought the obscure world of Jewish mysticism to a wider audience for the first time. A crucial work in the oeuvre of Gershom Scholem, this book details the beginnings of the Kabbalah in twelfth- and thirteenth-century southern France and Spain, showing its rich tradition of repeated attempts to achieve and portray direct experiences of God. The Origins of the Kabbalah is a contribution not only to the history of Jewish medieval mysticism, but also to the study of medieval mysticism in general. Now with a new foreword by David Biale, this book remains essential reading for students of the history of religion.

The Power of Kabbalah

The Power of Kabbalah
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Publisher : Mobius
Total Pages : 288
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ISBN-10 : 0340826681
ISBN-13 : 9780340826683
Rating : 4/5 (81 Downloads)

Synopsis The Power of Kabbalah by : Yehuda Berg

The new big thing in terms of spiritual enlightenment, the powerful principles of the Kabbalah have attracted a swathe of celebrity followers ranging from Madonna, Jerry Hall, Elizabeth Taylor, Mick Jagger and Guy Ritchie - as well as over 3.5 million other dedicated students worldwide. Previously shrouded in secrecy, its teachings were passed down orally from generation to generation to only an elite few. Now, in THE POWER OF KABBALAH, Rabbi Yehuda Berg has created a user's manual for today's world, in which its wisdom is conveyed in a highly accessible, practical form for all to follow. For the first time, these secret teachings are brought to bear on the real world issues faced by us everyday - in our careers, with family and friends, and in our innermost personal thoughts. Rabbi Yehuda Berg sets out a practical collection of principles and instructions for improving our lives - helping us to get to where we really want to be emotionally, spiritually, financially and creatively in all aspects of our life. This truly spiritual book reveals not only what life means, but the actions we can each take to create the life we want and deserve.

Zohar, the Book of Enlightenment

Zohar, the Book of Enlightenment
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Publisher : Paulist Press
Total Pages : 340
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ISBN-10 : 0809123878
ISBN-13 : 9780809123872
Rating : 4/5 (78 Downloads)

Synopsis Zohar, the Book of Enlightenment by : Daniel Chanan Matt

This is the first translation with commentary of selections from The Zohar, the major text of the Kabbalah, the Jewish mystical tradition. This work was written in 13th-century Spain by Moses de Leon, a Spanish scholar.

Kabbalah

Kabbalah
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Publisher : Yale University Press
Total Pages : 444
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ISBN-10 : 0300046995
ISBN-13 : 9780300046991
Rating : 4/5 (95 Downloads)

Synopsis Kabbalah by : Moshe Idel

In this prizewinning new interpretation of Jewish mysticism, Moshe Idel emphasizes the need for a comparative and phenomenological approach to Kabbalah and its position in the history of religion. Idel provides fresh insights into the origins of Jewish mysticism, the relation between mystical and historical experience, and the impact of Jewish mysticism on western civilization. "Idel's book is studded with major insights, and innovative approaches to the entire history of Judaism, and mastery of it will be essential for all serious students of Jewish thought."--Arthur Green, New York Times Book Review "Moshe Idel's original, scholarly, and stimulating study of Kabbalah contains the promise of a masterwork."--Elie Wiesel "Moshe Idel's book can help the nonspecialized reader to reconsider the whole of Kabbalistic tradition in comparison with many aspects of contemporary thought."--Umberto Eco "There can be no dispute about the importance and originality of Idel's work. Offering a wealth of complementary insights to Gershom Scholem and his school, it will command a great deal of attention and serious discussion."--Alexander Altmann

Kabbalah and the Founding of America

Kabbalah and the Founding of America
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Publisher : NYU Press
Total Pages : 328
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ISBN-10 : 9781479807994
ISBN-13 : 1479807990
Rating : 4/5 (94 Downloads)

Synopsis Kabbalah and the Founding of America by : Brian Ogren

Explores the influence of Kabbalah in shaping America’s religious identity In 1688, a leading Quaker thinker and activist in what is now New Jersey penned a letter to one of his closest disciples concerning Kabbalah, or what he called the mystical theology of the Jews. Around that same time, one of the leading Puritan ministers developed a messianic theology based in part on the mystical conversion of the Jews. This led to the actual conversion of a Jew in Boston a few decades later, an event that directly produced the first kabbalistic book conceived of and published in America. That book was read by an eventual president of Yale College, who went on to engage in a deep study of Kabbalah that would prod him to involve the likes of Benjamin Franklin, and to give a public oration at Yale in 1781 calling for an infusion of Kabbalah and Jewish thought into the Protestant colleges of America. Kabbalah and the Founding of America traces the influence of Kabbalah on early Christian Americans. It offers a new picture of Jewish-Christian intellectual exchange in pre-Revolutionary America, and illuminates how Kabbalah helped to shape early American religious sensibilities. The volume demonstrates that key figures, including the well-known Puritan ministers Cotton Mather and Increase Mather and Yale University President Ezra Stiles, developed theological ideas that were deeply influenced by Kabbalah. Some of them set out to create a more universal Kabbalah, developing their ideas during a crucial time of national myth building, laying down precedents for developing notions of American exceptionalism. This book illustrates how, through fascinating and often surprising events, this unlikely inter-religious influence helped shape the United States and American identity.

The Kabbalah & Magic of Angels

The Kabbalah & Magic of Angels
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Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
Total Pages : 290
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ISBN-10 : 9780738734583
ISBN-13 : 0738734586
Rating : 4/5 (83 Downloads)

Synopsis The Kabbalah & Magic of Angels by : Migene González-Wippler

Using the powerful insights of the Kabbalah, we can bridge the unfathomable distances between our material world and the divine realms where angels dwell. In The Kabbalah & Magic of Angels, celebrated author Migene González-Wippler presents an in-depth look at angels in the context of the Kabbalah, the comprehensive system underlying Western religion and spirituality. Providing a complete introduction to Kabbalistic concepts, Migene shows how to apply them to our relationships with numerous angels. Included are ways to contact angels and work with them, from simple spells and magical rituals to full Kabbalistic evocations. You'll discover how to see angels operating in your life and how to visualize them. Numerous angels are named and fully described so readers will know exactly which angel to work with for any purpose or desire. Ideal for students of Kabbalah and lovers of angels.

Kabbalah

Kabbalah
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Publisher : Quadrangle/The New York Times Book Company
Total Pages : 510
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ISBN-10 : STANFORD:36105036803026
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Rating : 4/5 (26 Downloads)

Synopsis Kabbalah by : Gershom Scholem

"With origins extending back in time beyond the Dead Sea Scrolls, the body of writings and beliefs known as the Kabbalah has come to be increasingly recognized not only as one of the most intriguing aspects of Judaism but also as an important part of a broader mystical tradition. Here is one of the most enlightening studies ever to plumb its complex depths and range over its rich history, written by the late Gershom Scholem, the world's leading authority on the Kabbalah. Illuminated in this fascinating work are the centuries of efforts by Kabbalists to discover the secrets of God and the universe through the symbols of the physical world and the mysteries of language—a mammoth search set against a background of Jewish life in Spain, Poland, Germany and the rest of Europe. brought to life are such remarkable personalities as Shabbetai Zevi, the 17th-century pseudo-Messiah who raised the Jewish world to near ecstasy before plunging it into disillusion; and the charismatic Jacob Frank, who threatened to disastrously divide the Jewish religion. We learn the connection between the Kabbalah and such haunting legends as the Dybbuk, the Goel, and Lilith, as well as its relationship to the practice of white magic, palm reading and Satanism. Long cloaked in obscurity, the Kabbalah is revealed by this book to contain suggestive power which still entrances both the intellect and the imagination."-Publisher.

Kabbalah in Art and Architecture

Kabbalah in Art and Architecture
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Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 0500517053
ISBN-13 : 9780500517055
Rating : 4/5 (53 Downloads)

Synopsis Kabbalah in Art and Architecture by : Alexander Gorlin

The Kabbalistic idea of creation, as expressed through light, space and geometry, has left its unmistakable mark on our civilization. Drawing upon a wide array of historical materials and images of contemporary art, sculpture and architecture, architect Alexander Gorlin explores the influence, whether actually acknowledged or not, of the Kabbalah on modern design.

Immortality

Immortality
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Publisher : Kabbalah Learning Center
Total Pages : 245
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ISBN-10 : 1571895701
ISBN-13 : 9781571895707
Rating : 4/5 (01 Downloads)

Synopsis Immortality by : Kabbalist Rav Berg

The long-awaited restored version of the Rav's Immortality is finally here, in a beautiful paperback edition -- with a special insert from the original manuscript in his own handwriting. This book will totally change the way in which you perceive the world and simultaneously create a radical shift in cosmic consciousness that promises to defeat death once and for all.