Kabbalah: A Brief Introduction for Christians - Hardcover

Frankiel, Tamar

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1683361644 ISBN 13: 9781683361640

Publisher: Jewish Lights, 2006

Synopsis

An insightful exploration of Jewish mysticism―written especially for Christians.

Kabbalah is well known as the foundation of the Jewish mystical tradition, but few are aware that Kabbalah's spiritual applications extend beyond Jewish life. In this accessible, intelligent guide, Tamar Frankiel, PhD, a leading teacher of Jewish mysticism, demystifies the intricate world of Kabbalah. You will find that the teachings of Kabbalah are not only for Jewish scholars―anyone can incorporate this enduring wisdom into everyday life if they have an open mind and a willing heart.

Unlike the faddish books that discuss Kabbalah as simply a "magical system," this book discusses the evolution of Kabbalah from its origins in Judaism and gives Christian readers the vocabulary and tools to begin to understand this long-standing mystical tradition. It also explores the similarities and differences between Jewish and Christian mysticism, placing both in a larger and more comprehensive framework.

• Explore the kabbalistic Tree of Life to discover how God is expressed in the world around us.
• Examine your life and discover how it can be understood as part of an unfolding spiritual path.
• Travel through your personal and collective histories to find a more personal perspective on the principles of Kabbalah.
• ... and more

About this title

From the Inside Flap:

Explore the fascinating pathway of Kabbalah--Jewish mysticism--in this introduction written especially for Christians. Covering the basic concepts and teachings of Kabbalah, Tamar Frankiel, PhD, opens up the rich insights of the ancient mystics in a way you can easily understand and apply to your own spiritual life, no matter your background. You'll discover a new way of looking at the world--one that challenges you to join the path of action and our collective task of making the world a place where God can dwell.

About the Author:

Tamar Frankiel, PhD, is recognized as one of the leading teachers of Jewish mysticism today. She teaches Jewish mysticism and comparative religion at the Academy for Jewish Religion, Los Angeles, and is the author of many books, including The Voice of Sarah: Feminine Spirituality and Traditional Judaism. She is coauthor of Minding the Temple of the Soul: Balancing Body, Mind, and Spirit through Traditional Jewish Prayer, Movement, and Meditation and Entering the Temple of Dreams: Jewish Prayers, Movements, and Meditations for the End of the Day (both Jewish Lights). She lectures frequently on topics of Jewish mysticism. Frankiel lives with her husband and five children in Los Angeles.

About this edition

• Publisher: Jewish Lights
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1683361644
• ISBN 13: 9781683361640
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 208