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OverviewKabbalah: 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Dr Pinchas GillerPublisher: Continuum Publishing Corporation Imprint: Continuum Publishing Corporation Dimensions: Width: 13.80cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.332kg ISBN: 9781441110329ISBN 10: 1441110321 Pages: 232 Publication Date: 29 December 2011 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Language: English Table of ContentsIntroduction \ 1. What is Kabbalah? \ 2. Kabbalah: A brief history \ 3. Kabbalistic Metaphysics \ 4. Lurianic Kabbalah \ 5. The Soul \ 6. Mystical Practice and the Mitzvot \ 7. Prayer \ 8. The Question of Meditation \ 9. The Divine Names \ 10. Kabbalah and Contemporary Judaism \ Bibliography \ IndexReviewsAuthor InformationPinchas Giller is Professor of Medieval Jewish Thought at the American Jewish University, Los Angeles, USA. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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