| Kabbalah: The Mystic Quest in Judaism Contributor(s): Ariel, David S. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0742545644 ISBN-13: 9780742545649 Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers OUR PRICE: $19.75 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2005 Annotation: In the wake of the renewed interest in Kabbalah comes a thoroughly updated edition of Ariel's classic best selling book, "The Mystic Quest." Ariel beautifully presents the complex elements of Jewish mysticism's major ideas in clear, understandable, and accessible language. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Judaism - Kabbalah & Mysticism - Religion | Judaism - Theology |
| Dewey: 296.712 |
| LCCN: 2005016872 |
| Physical Information: 0.86" H x 6.4" W x 8.84" (0.91 lbs) 256 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Jewish |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Today, many people from all faiths are exploring the Kabbalah. What were once controversial and esoteric teachings from medieval Jewish mystics now is becoming one of the latest spiritual trends sweeping across America. In the wake of this renewed interest comes David Ariel's Kabbalah: The Mystic Quest in Judaism, a thoroughly updated edition of his classic best selling book, The Mystic Quest. Ariel beautifully presents the complex elements of Jewish mysticism's major ideas in clear, understandable, and accessible language for Jewish and non-Jewish readers alike. Hailed as "brilliant" by Publishers Weekly, the book has a completely revised Introduction that sets a contemporary context for understanding Jewish mysticism, given the current fascination with Kabbalah in today's culture. Several chapters are substantially revised, making key ideas less abstract and more comprehensible to readers. Because it can be easy to misunderstand the intricate teachings of Jewish mysticism, the book now includes a section called the "10 Main Conceptual Principles" of Jewish mysticism, putting the main concepts in clear, easy to grasp, modern language. Concluding with how Kabbalah can be incorporated into our daily lives, Kabbalah: The Mystic Quest in Judaism, is an intellectually sophisticated yet straightforward book studded with deep insights on what Jewish mystical thought is all about. |