An Introduction to the Kabbalah

Hallamish, Moshe & Ruth Bar-Ilan & Ora Wiskind-Elper

ISBN 10: 0791440125 / ISBN 13: 9780791440124

Published by State University of New York Press, Albany, 1999

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Introduction to the Kabbalah
• Publisher: State University of New York Press, Albany
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0791440125
• ISBN 13: 9780791440124
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Seller catalogs:
  • Jewish Studies/Jewish Literature

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Synopsis

Provides an introduction to the world of the Kabbalah, focusing on both the Kabbalist as a person and the major teachings of the Kabbalah.

This book acquaints the reader with the world of the Kabbalah. The first part discusses the Kabbalist as a person: the personal transmission of Kabbalistic traditions, the Kabbalist's qualities and qualifications, prerequisites and early preparations, risks and achievements, as well as techniques for uncovering mysteries and the sources of revelations. The second part deals with the major themes in the teachings of the Kabbalah, such as the doctrine of the Sefirot, the Sitra–Ahra-good and evil, the creation of the world, the status of the Torah and its commandments, the doctrine of the soul and the transmigration of souls. In treating these issues, the book also notes the assimilation of Kabbalistic notions in Jewish religious customs.

About the Author

Moshe Hallamish is Full Professor of Jewish Mysticism, Bar-Ilan University, Israel. He has authored and edited many books, and is editor of DAAT, a journal of Jewish Philosophy and Kabballah.