| Kabbalah & Jewish Mysticism: An Introductory Anthology Contributor(s): Cohn-Sherbok, Dan (Author) |
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ISBN: 1851684549 ISBN-13: 9781851684540 Publisher: ONEWorld Publications OUR PRICE: $14.20 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2006 Annotation: Kabbalah is often associated with pop-stars, their distinctive red wrist bands, and media scepticism. In this fascinating work, Dan Cohn-Sherbok bypasses the hype, exploring the mystical tradition's spiritual and textual development from the early rabbinic period to the present day. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Judaism - Kabbalah & Mysticism - Religion | Judaism - Sacred Writings |
| Dewey: 296.16 |
| Physical Information: 0.72" H x 5.3" W x 8.42" (0.60 lbs) 180 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Jewish |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Traditionally, 'kabbalah' refers to the teachings of Jewish mystics, their reflections on the Divine and their experiences of God: through Kabbalah, we embark upon a spiritual quest to discover God, our souls and the nature of the world. In this fascinating anthology of Jewish mystical texts, Dan Cohn-Sherbok traces the tradition's development from the early rabbinic period to its present day resurgence. Beginning with an illuminating introduction to its history, this book presents the important texts which underpin Kabbalah and Jewish mysticism, with supporting explanations provided to help readers unfamiliar with the subject. Essential for a deep understanding of this esoteric spiritual quest, Kabbalah and Jewish Mysticism will captivate the interested reader and student alike. |