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''Leonard Cohen taught us that even in the midst of darkness there is light, in the midst of hatred there is love, with our dying breath we can still sing Hallelujah.'' - The late Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks

''Among the finest volumes on Cohen's life and lyrics ... An exploration which would have intrigued and engaged Leonard himself.'' - John McKenna, writer and friend of Leonard Cohen

Harry Freedman uncovers the spiritual traditions that lie behind Leonard Cohen''s profound and unmistakable lyrics.

The singer and poet Leonard Cohen was deeply learned in Judaism and Christianity, the spiritual traditions that underpinned his self-identity and the way he made sense of the world. In this book Harry Freedman, a leading author of cultural and religious history, explores the mystical and spiritual sources Cohen drew upon, discusses their original context and the stories and ideas behind them.

Cohen's music is studded with allusions to Jewis

Leonard Cohen

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      Publisher Bloomsbury
      Imprint Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
      Published 1/25/2024
      ISBN-13 9781399416498
      978-1399416498
      ISBN-10 1399416499
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      Entertainment Traditional and folk music

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      ''Leonard Cohen taught us that even in the midst of darkness there is light, in the midst of hatred there is love, with our dying breath we can still sing Hallelujah.'' - The late Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks

      ''Among the finest volumes on Cohen's life and lyrics ... An exploration which would have intrigued and engaged Leonard himself.'' - John McKenna, writer and friend of Leonard Cohen

      Harry Freedman uncovers the spiritual traditions that lie behind Leonard Cohen''s profound and unmistakable lyrics.

      The singer and poet Leonard Cohen was deeply learned in Judaism and Christianity, the spiritual traditions that underpinned his self-identity and the way he made sense of the world. In this book Harry Freedman, a leading author of cultural and religious history, explores the mystical and spiritual sources Cohen drew upon, discusses their original context and the stories and ideas behind them.

      Cohen's music is studded with allusions to Jewis

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