Kabbalah for Beginners by Brian Yosef Schachter-Brooks

Kabbalah for Beginners

Understanding and Applying Kabbalistic History, Concepts, and Practices

Brian Yosef Schachter-Brooks, Steven Jay Cohen, Tantor Media

Sourcebooks · Print & ebook · July 28, 2020

Gain a better understanding of the Kabbalah path to spiritual transformation and a deeper connection with the Jewish faith Coming from the Hebrew root that means "to receive," Kabbalah is known as the "inner" or "esoteric" dimension of Judaism.

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Who it’s for
Explore Kabbalah’s concepts, traditions, and practices through an accessible introduction to Jewish mysticism.
Genres
Kabbalah & Jewish Mysticism, Mind & Spirit, Jewish Theology
Published
Sourcebooks, July 28, 2020

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Gain a better understanding of the Kabbalah path to spiritual transformation and a deeper connection with the Jewish faith Coming from the Hebrew root that means "to receive," Kabbalah is known as the "inner" or "esoteric" dimension of Judaism. Kabbalah for Beginners is your introduction to a great spiritual tradition that will help you deepen your experience of the Divine through Kabbalistic portals into the Eternal Present.

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Divided into four categories: theosophical, ecstatic, Hasidic, and contemporary, this book explores everything including ancient concepts, core teachings, practices and traditions, and even misconceptions of Kabbalah. Written in a contemporary tone and point of view, this beginner's guide brings this ancient discipline into the here and now. In Kabbalah for Beginners you'll find: - God is existence—The Kabbalist method is that God is not a being, not even the most supreme being, but is rather Being itself. - What is Kabbalah—Get inspired by interspersed quotes from the Torah and frequent sidebars that highlight the Kabbalah's relevance to readers' experiences. - Spirituality simplified—Learn through a clear straightforward language to bring intuitiveness to deep philosophical concepts. Discover a contemporary guide to this ancient wisdom and move toward spiritual transformation.

Ancient, Made Present

Explore Kabbalah’s concepts, traditions, and practices through an accessible introduction to Jewish mysticism.

Come here for

  • A clear entry into Kabbalah’s inner dimension of Judaism
  • Ancient teachings considered in a contemporary voice

Expect

  • Four perspectives, from theosophical to contemporary
  • Straightforward explanations of deep philosophical ideas

Where it sits

Kabbalah & Jewish Mysticism100%
Mind & Spirit28%
Jewish Theology24%

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Publisher categories

  • Judaism
  • Kabbalah & Jewish Mysticism
  • Mysticism
Authors
Brian Yosef Schachter-Brooks, Steven Jay Cohen, Tantor Media
Publisher
Sourcebooks
Published
July 28, 2020
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Judaism