Kabbalah: An Introduction to Jewish Mysticism

Kabbalah: An Introduction to Jewish Mysticism
ISBN-10
0742543641
ISBN-13
9780742543645
Series
Kabbalah
Category
Religion
Pages
272
Language
English
Published
2006
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Author
Byron L. Sherwin

Description

Kabbalah: An Introduction to Jewish Mysticism is a clear, accessible 'primer' and introduction to the major teachings of the Jewish mystics, to various dominant forms of Jewish mystical experiences, as well as to many of the significant texts that constitute classical Jewish mystical literature, and to their authors. Rather than provide an historical approach, this introduction to Jewish mysticism delineates five 'models' of Jewish mystical theology and experience: Normal Mysticism, Mystical Intimacy, Addressing God's Needs, Drawing Down Divine Grace, and Prophetic Kabbalah. Sherwin not only presents primary texts in translation, but also offers an explanation of each selection and provides a bibliography for further study.

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