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On the Kabbalah and Its Symbolism by Gershom Scholem

On the Kabbalah and Its Symbolism

Gershom Scholem

Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group · Paperback · January 30, 1996

In On the Kabbalah and Its Symbolism, Gershom Scholem guides the reader through the central themes in the intricate history of the Kabbalah, clarifying the relations between mysticism and established religious authority, the mystics' interpretation of the Torah and their attempts to discover the hidden meaning underlying Scripture, the tension between the philosophical and the mystical concepts of God, and the symbolism employed in mystical religion.

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Explore how Kabbalistic thought reads Scripture, understands God, and negotiates religious authority.
Themes
Kabbalah and mysticism, Mysticism and religious authority, Symbolism in mystical religion
Genres
Kabbalah & Jewish Mysticism, Jewish History, Religion & Philosophy

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In On the Kabbalah and Its Symbolism, Gershom Scholem guides the reader through the central themes in the intricate history of the Kabbalah, clarifying the relations between mysticism and established religious authority, the mystics' interpretation of the Torah and their attempts to discover the hidden meaning underlying Scripture, the tension between the philosophical and the mystical concepts of God, and the symbolism employed in mystical religion.

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Explore how Kabbalistic thought reads Scripture, understands God, and negotiates religious authority.

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  • A clear guide to mysticism’s place in Jewish religious thought
  • The symbolism and layered interpretations of Scripture

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  • A thoughtful balance of history, theology, and mystical ideas

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Jewish History32%

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  • Kabbalah & Jewish Mysticism
Authors
Gershom Scholem
Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Published
January 30, 1996
Format
Paperback
Theme
Kabbalah and mysticism · Mysticism and religious authority · Symbolism in mystical religion
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Kabbalah & Jewish Mysticism