Discusses Kabbalah - Judaism's spiritual and mystical tradition including "Ein Sof" (the radical transcendence of God), the "Sefirot" (the ten divine attributes) and the "Shedhinah" (the feminine aspect of God).
The splendor and enigmatic appeal of the Zohar, the major text of the Jewish mystical tradition, has never intrigued readers of all faiths more than it does today. But how can we truly understand it? Daniel C. Matt brings together in one place the most important teachings from the Zohar, the cornerstone of Kabbalah -- described as a mixture of ...
The door to this ancient and mystical sect of Judaism is opened and its wisdom and philosophies are revealed through its writings and the clear interpretations of the author.
The Zohar, or the "Book of Splendor", is the central work of the writings on Jewish mysticism known as the Kabbalah. Purportedly written by Moshe de Leon--a kabbalist in medieval Spain--it includes interpretations of passages in the Bible, and discusses, in mythic and symbolic terms, the nature of the divine.
Drawing on the insights of physics and Jewish mysticism, Matt uncovers the sense of wonder that connects us with the universe and God. He uncovers parallels between modern cosmology and ancient Jewish Kabbalah and shows how science and religion together can enrich our spiritual understanding.
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