The Kabbalistic Tradition:an Anthology of Jewish Mysticism (Penguin Classics)
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Book Overview
A comprehensive survey of the Jewish mystical tradition An indispensable guide to thousands of years of spiritual inquiry, The Kabbalistic Tradition features writings from a variety of literary forms-from the earliest biblical sources through twentieth-century studies-as well as practical information and practices for the modern reader. These selections concentrate on the three main areas of Kabbalistic creativity-the literature of Zohar, the Lurianic corpus, and the Chasidic mystical tradition. Alan Unterman's enlightening introduction examines the unique characteristics of the Kabbalah and places this volume in its proper historical and philosophical context. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0140437991
ISBN13:9780140437997
Release Date:January 2009
Publisher:Penguin Group
Length:400 Pages
Weight:0.75 lbs.
Dimensions:1.1" x 5.0" x 7.6"
Age Range:18 years and up
Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher
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Kabbalistic Tradition
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Insiteful and reflective. I had very little knowledge on Jewish Mysticism ubtil reading this excellent text. Now I want to re read it and incorporate the ideolog into my every day life.
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