Jewish Mysticism is a comprehensive book written by J. Abelson that delves into the mystical traditions of Judaism. The book explores the history and evolution of Jewish mysticism, including its origins in the Hebrew Bible and its development through the Middle Ages and into modern times. The author examines the major mystical texts and teachings of Judaism, including the Kabbalah, Zohar, and Hasidism, and provides a clear and accessible overview of their key concepts and practices. Abelson also discusses the role of ...
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Jewish Mysticism is a comprehensive book written by J. Abelson that delves into the mystical traditions of Judaism. The book explores the history and evolution of Jewish mysticism, including its origins in the Hebrew Bible and its development through the Middle Ages and into modern times. The author examines the major mystical texts and teachings of Judaism, including the Kabbalah, Zohar, and Hasidism, and provides a clear and accessible overview of their key concepts and practices. Abelson also discusses the role of mysticism in Jewish religious life, and how it has influenced Jewish thought and culture throughout history. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in Jewish mysticism, and provides a valuable introduction to this fascinating and complex subject.1913. This work is designed to give the reader a bird's eye view of the salient features in Jewish mysticism rather than a solid presentation of the subject as a whole. Should the reader be stimulated into a deeper study of the subject, the bibliography at the end of the book will lead the reader to the missing parts. Contents: some early elements, Essenism; Merkabah (chariot) mysticism; Philo, metatron, wisdom; kingdom of heaven, fellowship, Shechinah; book of Yetsirah; some general features of the Zohar mysticism; ten Sefirot; the soul.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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