The Essence of Kabbalah

The Essence of Kabbalah
Author: Brian L. Lancaster
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2005-09-10
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1848581394

There can be no perfecting above without the perfecting influence of humans when they are righteous and act from love. (Zohar 2:155a) The Essence of Kabbalah explains the mysticism of the Torah and the other books in the Hebrew Bible, and presents an overview of the historical trends that have shaped Kabbalah as it is known today. It examines the interpretative methods that are viewed as unlocking the secrets of the Torah - those teachings that point to the inner fabric of creation. Acclaimed author Brian Lancaster explores key extracts from the seminal works of Kabbalah - the Sefer Yetsirah, the Bahir and the Zohar, and presents the major teachings of influential kabbalists. He places Kabbalah in the context of Judaism as a whole, and illustrates the ways in which Judiasm's teachings, prayers and rituals express a concealed inner tradition. Further, he shows how contemporary scholarship and science are enabling a creative dialogue with the ancient teachings preserved within Kabbalah, leading to a twenty-first century renaissance in the importance of mysticism for providing a much-needed and profound sense of connectedness and purpose in our world.

Kabbalah, Science and the Meaning of Life

Kabbalah, Science and the Meaning of Life
Author: Michael Laitman
Publisher: Laitman Kabbalah Publishers
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2006-01-01
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 0973826894

Science explains the mechanisms that sustain life; Kabbalah explains why life exists. In Kabbalah, Science and the Meaning of Life, Rav Michael Laitman, PhD, a kabbalist and a scientist, combines science and spirituality in a captivating dialogue that reveals lifes meaning. For thousands of years kabbalists have been writing that the world is made of a single entity divided into separate beings. Today the cutting edge science of quantum physics states a very similar idea: that at the most fundamental level of matter, we are all literally one. Science proves that reality is affected by the observer who examines it. And so does Kabbalah. But Kabbalah says more: even the Creator of reality is found within the observer. In other words, God is inside of us, he doesnt exist anywhere else. When we pass away so does he. These earthshaking concepts and more are eloquently introduced so that even readers uneducated in Kabbalah or science will easily understand them. Therefore, if youre just a little curious about why you are here, what life means, and what you can do to enjoy it more, this is your book.

Kabbalah for Beginners

Kabbalah for Beginners
Author: Michael Laitman
Publisher: Laitman Kabbalah Publishers
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2004-01-01
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 097323153X

The Kabbalist Rabbi Laitman, who was the student and personal assistant to Rabbi Baruch Ashlag from 1979-1991, follows in the footsteps of his rabbi in passing on the wisdom of Kabbalah to the world. This book is based on sources that were passed down by Rabbi Baruch's father, Rabbi Yehuda Ashlag (Baal HaSulam), the author of 'the Sulam', the commentaries on The Book of Zohar, who continued the ways of the Ari and Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai and many great Kabbalists throughout the generations before them. The goal of this book is to assist individuals in confronting the first stages of the spiritual realm. This unique method of study, which encourages sharing this wisdom with others, not only helps overcome the trials and tribulations of everyday life, but initiates a process in which individuals extend themselves beyond the standard limitations of today's world.

Essence of Kabbalah

Essence of Kabbalah
Author: Brian L. Lancaster
Publisher:
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2008-12
Genre:
ISBN: 9781437963489

Explains the mysticism of the Torah and the other books in the Hebrew Bible, and presents an overview of the historical trends that have shaped Kabbalah as it is known today. Examines the interpretative methods that unlock the secrets of the Torah -- that point to the inner fabric of creation. Explores key extracts from the seminal works of Kabbalah, the ¿Sefer Yetsirah,¿ the ¿Bahir¿ and the ¿Zohar,¿ and presents the major teachings of influential Kabbalists. Shows how contemporary scholarship and science are enabling a creative dialogue with the ancient teachings preserved within Kabbalah, leading to a 21st-century renaissance in the importance of mysticism for providing a much-needed and profound sense of connectedness and purpose in our world. Illus.

The Garden of Paradox

The Garden of Paradox
Author: DovBer Pinson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 182
Release: 2012-07-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780985201135

Derived from actual discussions and classes at the IYYUN Center, The Garden of Paradox is a primer on the Essential Philosophy of Kabbalah, presented as a series of 3 conversations, revealing the mysteries of Creator, Creation and Consciousness. With three representational students, embodying respectively, the philosopher, the activist and the mystic, Rav DovBer Pinson tackles the larger questions of life. Who is G-d? Who am I? Why do I exist? What is my purpose in this life? Accessing the deepest secrets of Torah and Kabbalah, The Garden of Paradox helps us to find reason for the world we live in, and the lives we have been given. Written in clear and concise prose, Rav DovBer Pinson gently guides the reader towards making sense of life's paradoxes and living meaningfully.

Essence to Essence

Essence to Essence
Author: Zev Zelenko
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2019-11-25
Genre:
ISBN: 9780578609065

Jewish mysticism

Kabbalah: A Guide for the Perplexed

Kabbalah: A Guide for the Perplexed
Author: Pinchas Giller
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 234
Release: 2011-10-27
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1441176756

Kabbalah: A Guide for the Perplexed is a concise and accessible introduction to the major elements of the prevalent metaphysical system of Judaism, Kabbalah. The book covers the historical and theoretical essence of Kabbalah, offering a clear definition of the term and the limitations of what Kabbalah is and is not. Pinchas Giller provides an overview of the history of the movement, reflecting the sweep of Jewish history as a whole, and examines its metaphysical system, the advanced mythos of early and later Luria, doctrines of the soul, and the mysteries of Jewish religious practice and law. The book concludes with a summary of the contemporary kabbalistic phenomena, particularly in light of the notoriety of some modern purveyors of Kabbalah. As cogent and objective as possible, this is the ideal companion for those wishing to gain a sound understanding of this often perplexing mystical aspect of Judaism.

What You Need to Know about Kabbalah

What You Need to Know about Kabbalah
Author: Rabbi Yitzcḥaḳ Ginsburgh
Publisher: GalEinai Publication Society
Total Pages: 199
Release: 2006
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9657146119

This volume is a basic resource for anyone interested in Kabbalah. While written in a clear and lucid manner suitable for the beginner, even the advanced student will find a wealth of new information and insight. Rabbi Ginsburgh explains how the many parallel and seemingly contradictory systems of Kabbalistic thought are part of a larger systematic and orderly structure. In essence this book is an introduction to all of Rabbi Ginsburgh's many writings.

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