On the Mystical Shape of the Godhead

On the Mystical Shape of the Godhead
Author: Gershom Scholem
Publisher: Schocken
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2011-03-30
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0307787028

"Scholem's treatment is complex and stylistically brilliant as he systemically analyzes the history and intellectual background of these critical ideas. Highly recommended."--Library Journal.

On the Mystical Shape of the Godhead

On the Mystical Shape of the Godhead
Author: Gershom Gerhard Scholem
Publisher: Schocken
Total Pages: 328
Release: 1991
Genre: Cabala
ISBN: 9780805210088

"Scholem's treatment is complex and stylistically brilliant as he systemically analyzes the history and intellectual background of these critical ideas. Highly recommended".--Library Journal.

Origins of the Kabbalah

Origins of the Kabbalah
Author: Gershom Gerhard Scholem
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 511
Release: 2019-02-26
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0691184305

With the publication of The Origins of the Kabbalah in 1950, one of the most important scholars of our century brought the obscure world of Jewish mysticism to a wider audience for the first time. A crucial work in the oeuvre of Gershom Scholem, this book details the beginnings of the Kabbalah in twelfth- and thirteenth-century southern France and Spain, showing its rich tradition of repeated attempts to achieve and portray direct experiences of God. The Origins of the Kabbalah is a contribution not only to the history of Jewish medieval mysticism, but also to the study of medieval mysticism in general. Now with a new foreword by David Biale, this book remains essential reading for students of the history of religion.

The Kabbalist

The Kabbalist
Author: Semion Vinokur
Publisher: Laitman Kabbalah Publishers
Total Pages: 339
Release: 2012-01-01
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1897448759

At the dawn of the deadliest era in human history, the 20th century, a mysterious man appeared on the socio-political scene carrying a stern warning for humanity and an unlikely solution to its suffering. In his writings, Kabbalist Yehuda Ashlag described in clarity and great detail the wars and upheavals he foresaw, and even more strikingly, the current economic, political, and social crises we are facing today. His deep yearning for a united humanity has driven him to unlock The Book of Zohar and make it--and the unique force contained therein--accessible to all. The Kabbalist is a cinematic novel that will turn on its head everything you thought you knew about Kabbalah, spirituality, freedom of will, and our perception of reality. It is the first book of its kind to try to convey the inner workings and sensations of a Kabbalist who reached the highest level of attainment, a person who is in direct contact with the singular force governing all of reality. The Kabbalist carries a surprising message of unity with scientific clarity and poetic depth. It transcends religion, nationality, mysticism, and the sheer fabric of space and time to show us that the only miracle is the one taking place within, when we begin to act in harmony with Nature and with the entire humanity. It shows us that we can all be Kabbalists.

The Kabbalah of Envy

The Kabbalah of Envy
Author: Rabbi Nilton Bonder
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Total Pages: 225
Release: 1997-04-22
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1590303326

Negative emotions have much to teach us about ourselves and our relationships with others and the world at large. In The Kabbalah of Envy, Rabbi Nilton Bonder draws on the wisdom of the Talmud, Hasidic tales, and Jewish mystical lore in presenting insights into the effects of envy, jealousy, hatred, and anger. He shows that whether we are on the giving or the receiving end of these unpleasant emotions, we can learn to transform them and live peacefully in the spirit of the biblical commandment "Love your neighbor as yourself." Among the topics discussed are: • the consequences of malicious gossip, slander, and insults • cultivating humility as the middle path between pride and lack of self- esteem • learning to rejoice in the happiness and success of others • knowing when it's better not to be nice • the proper way to correct or criticize others • living with ill-will and avoiding fights • forgiveness and reconciliation • turning your enemy into your best friend

The Path of Kabbalah

The Path of Kabbalah
Author: Michael Laitman
Publisher: Laitman Kabbalah Publishers
Total Pages: 383
Release: 2005-01-01
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 0973231599

Kabbalists state that there is no reality at all, but something called His Essence, the Upper Force, and this is what we perceive as our world. As uncanny as it sounds, this notion hides in its wings the very prospect of freedom, for every person, for every nation, and for the entire world. The structure and the perception of reality are the surface of this book. But the story of humanity, or more accurately, of the human soul, is the undercurrent that drives the reader forward in this book. It is about you, about me, about all of us. This book is about the way we were, the way we are, the way we will be, and most importantly, it is about the best way to get there. In this neatly structured composition, every part speaks of a different aspect of Kabbalah. It starts with our perception of reality, our perception of the Creator, and the evolution of our soul in the spiritual worlds (including explanatory drawings). The book also clears up misconceptions about Kabbalah and explains, in plain words, how to experience the spiritual realm of our lives.

Alchemy and Kabbalah

Alchemy and Kabbalah
Author: Gershom Scholem
Publisher: Spring Publications
Total Pages: 120
Release: 2006-03-09
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN:

A classic text on alchemy by the leading scholar of Jewish mysticism, Gershom Scholem, is presented here for the first time in English translation. Scholem looks critically at the century-old connections between alchemy, the Jewish Kabbalah; its Christianized varieties, such as the gold- and rosicrucian mysticisms, and the myth-based psychology of C. G. Jung, and uncovers forgotten alchemical roots of embedded in the Kabbalah.

Major Trends in Jewish Mysticism

Major Trends in Jewish Mysticism
Author: Gershom Scholem
Publisher: Schocken
Total Pages: 497
Release: 2011-08-17
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0307791483

A collection of lectures on the features of the movement of mysticism that began in antiquity and continues in Hasidism today.

Hasidism

Hasidism
Author: Moshe Idel
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Total Pages: 448
Release: 2012-02-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 1438407432

Approaches Hasidism as an important stage in Jewish mysticism, rather than as a mere reaction to or result of historical and social forces.

Kabbalah

Kabbalah
Author: Moshe Idel
Publisher: Yale University Press
Total Pages: 444
Release: 1988-01-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780300046991

In this prizewinning new interpretation of Jewish mysticism, Moshe Idel emphasizes the need for a comparative and phenomenological approach to Kabbalah and its position in the history of religion. Idel provides fresh insights into the origins of Jewish mysticism, the relation between mystical and historical experience, and the impact of Jewish mysticism on western civilization. "Idel's book is studded with major insights, and innovative approaches to the entire history of Judaism, and mastery of it will be essential for all serious students of Jewish thought."--Arthur Green, New York Times Book Review "Moshe Idel's original, scholarly, and stimulating study of Kabbalah contains the promise of a masterwork."--Elie Wiesel "Moshe Idel's book can help the nonspecialized reader to reconsider the whole of Kabbalistic tradition in comparison with many aspects of contemporary thought."--Umberto Eco "There can be no dispute about the importance and originality of Idel's work. Offering a wealth of complementary insights to Gershom Scholem and his school, it will command a great deal of attention and serious discussion."--Alexander Altmann