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Book SynopsisTraditionally, '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.
Table of ContentsPreface vii Chronological Table ix An Introduction to Jewish Mysticism 1 CHAPTER 1 The Bible and Early Rabbinic Period c1900 BCE- c.CE 900 27 CHAPTER 2 Medieval Jewish Mysticism c.900- c.1300 61 CHAPTER 3 Post- Medieval Mysticism c.1300-c.1750 95 CHAPTER 4 Modern Mysticism c.1750- 20th century 125 CHAPTER 5 Contemporary Kabbalah 21st century 151 Further Reading 169 References 171
