The Beliefnet Guide to Kabbalah
Dec 2007 · Sold by Harmony
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This lively, easy-to-follow guide to Kabbalah introduces the ancient Jewish mystical tradition that has captured the interest of Hollywood stars and the general public alike.
With celebrities like Madonna, Paris Hilton, Demi Moore, and Britney Spears announcing their fascination with Kabbalah, curiosity about this ancient Jewish mystical tradition continues to grow. The Beliefnet® Guide to Kabbalah is a highly informative, reader-friendly overview of Kabbalah, whose messages Moses is said to have received from God on Mount Sinai. A collection of speculations on the nature of divinity, the creation, the origins and fate of the soul, and the role of human beings in the world, Kabbalah’s meaning and messages have influenced Jews, Christians, and others alike—and intrigued scholars for generations.
The Beliefnet® Guide to Kabbalah covers the essentials of Kabbalah’s history, sheds light on what Kabbalists believe (including their views on angels and demons and on the afterlife), and provides instructions on both traditional and contemporary meditative, devotional, mystical, and magical practices. Sidebars featuring key facts, anecdotes, and frequently asked questions add to the book’s scope and appeal.
From the premier source of information on religion and spirituality, the Beliefnet® Guides introduce you to the major traditions, leaders, and issues of faith in the world today.
With celebrities like Madonna, Paris Hilton, Demi Moore, and Britney Spears announcing their fascination with Kabbalah, curiosity about this ancient Jewish mystical tradition continues to grow. The Beliefnet® Guide to Kabbalah is a highly informative, reader-friendly overview of Kabbalah, whose messages Moses is said to have received from God on Mount Sinai. A collection of speculations on the nature of divinity, the creation, the origins and fate of the soul, and the role of human beings in the world, Kabbalah’s meaning and messages have influenced Jews, Christians, and others alike—and intrigued scholars for generations.
The Beliefnet® Guide to Kabbalah covers the essentials of Kabbalah’s history, sheds light on what Kabbalists believe (including their views on angels and demons and on the afterlife), and provides instructions on both traditional and contemporary meditative, devotional, mystical, and magical practices. Sidebars featuring key facts, anecdotes, and frequently asked questions add to the book’s scope and appeal.
From the premier source of information on religion and spirituality, the Beliefnet® Guides introduce you to the major traditions, leaders, and issues of faith in the world today.
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About the author
Arthur Goldwag is the author of The Beliefnet Guide to Kabbalah, Cults, Conspiracies, and Secret Societies; -Isms and -Ologies; and The New Hate: A History of Fear and Loathing on the Populist Right. He lives in Brooklyn, New York, with his wife and family.
Lawrence Kushner is the Scholar-in-Residence at Congregation Emanu-El of San Francisco, where he devotes his full energies to teaching and writing. The author of more than 18 books, he also served as Visiting Professor of Jewish Spirituality at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley. Prior to his move to the Bay Area, he was Rabbi-in-Residence at Hebrew Union College in New York City, where he taught spirituality and mysticism and mentored rabbinic students. Kushner is widely regarded as one of the most creative religious writers in America and is highly sought-after as a lecturer and teacher.
Lawrence Kushner is the Scholar-in-Residence at Congregation Emanu-El of San Francisco, where he devotes his full energies to teaching and writing. The author of more than 18 books, he also served as Visiting Professor of Jewish Spirituality at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley. Prior to his move to the Bay Area, he was Rabbi-in-Residence at Hebrew Union College in New York City, where he taught spirituality and mysticism and mentored rabbinic students. Kushner is widely regarded as one of the most creative religious writers in America and is highly sought-after as a lecturer and teacher.
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