A Kabbalah and Jewish Mysticism Reader
Paperback – Illustrated, April 1, 2016
The Jewish Publication Society · Paperback · April 1, 2016
An unprecedented annotated anthology of the most important Jewish mystical works, A Kabbalah and Jewish Mysticism Reader is designed to facilitate teaching these works to all levels of learners in adult education and college classroom settings.
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- Who it’s for
- Read annotated texts and commentary alongside a chronology of Jewish mystical traditions.
- Genres
- Kabbalah & Jewish Mysticism, Mysticism, The Talmud
- Published
- The Jewish Publication Society, April 1, 2016
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An unprecedented annotated anthology of the most important Jewish mystical works, A Kabbalah and Jewish Mysticism Reader is designed to facilitate teaching these works to all levels of learners in adult education and college classroom settings. Daniel M. Horwitz’s insightful introductions and commentary accompany readings in the Talmud and Zohar and writings by Ba'al Shem Tov, Rav Kook, Abraham Joshua Heschel, and others.
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Horwitz’s introduction describes five major types of Jewish mysticism and includes a brief chronology of their development, with a timeline. He begins with biblical prophecy and proceeds through the early mystical movements up through current beliefs. Chapters on key subjects characterize mystical expression through the ages, such as Creation and deveikut (“cleaving to God”); the role of Torah; the erotic; inclinations toward good and evil; magic; prayer and ritual; and more. Later chapters deal with Hasidism, the great mystical revival, and twentieth-century mystics, including Abraham Isaac Kook, Kalonymous Kalman Shapira, and Abraham Joshua Heschel. A final chapter addresses today’s controversies concerning mysticism’s place within Judaism and its potential for enriching the Jewish religion.
Mysticism Across Centuries
Read annotated texts and commentary alongside a chronology of Jewish mystical traditions.
Come here for
- Readings from the Talmud and Zohar
- Writings by Ba’al Shem Tov, Rav Kook, and Abraham Joshua Heschel
Expect
- Five major types of Jewish mysticism, with a brief chronology and timeline
- A final chapter on contemporary controversies within Judaism
Where it sits
| Kabbalah & Jewish Mysticism | 100% |
|---|---|
| The Talmud | 35% |
| Mysticism | 25% |
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Publisher categories
- Kabbalah & Jewish Mysticism
- Authors
- Daniel M. Horwitz
- Publisher
- The Jewish Publication Society
- Published
- April 1, 2016
- Format
- Paperback
- Reading lane
- Kabbalah & Jewish Mysticism