Overview

Two hundred years since Rabbi Nachman of Bratslav's demise, his philosophical writings and literary creation remain lively and provocative materials in both Jewish culture and the New-Age movement. Key elements of Rabbi Nachman`s magic and magnetic force are illuminated in this research, which presents Bratslavian mysticism as a unique link in the history of Jewish mysticism. The mystical worldview is the axis of this book, but its branches stretch out to key issues in the Bratslavian world such as belief and imagination, dreams and the land of Israel, melodies and song.

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Author:   Zvi Mark
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
Volume:   7
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.628kg
ISBN:  

9780826445162

ISBN 10:   0826445160
Pages:   322
Publication Date:   21 May 2009
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Language:   English

Table of Contents

"Introduction 1 Imagination, Prophecy and Faith     The Role of the Imagination in Religious Life, and the Character of Bratslavian Faith     Faith and Imagination     Casting Away the Intellect 2 On the Character of Mystical Experiences     The Nullification and Return of the Rational Mind in the Mystical Experience Mysticism of Faith     Hierarchy in Mystical Paths (Via Mystica) and in Mystical Unification (Unio Mystica)     If I Knew Him I Would Be Him: Knowledge (Da'at) as a means of Attaining Mystical Unification     Conclusion 3 Unification: Hints, Sparks and Melody—On the Bratslavian Service of God     Introduction     The Unification of 'Hashem Elokim'     States of Nocturnal Consciousness: Sleep, Dream and Wakefulness (Hitbodedut) 4. Silence and Melody Facing the Void: On the Place of the Mystic Melody in the Confrontation with Heresy in the Writings of R. Nahman of Bratslav     Two Models of Creation - Tzimtzum and the Breaking of the Vessels     What Is Absent from the Void?     Silence and Melody     The Beggar with a Speech Defect     R. Nathan in Likkutei Halakhot on Tzimtzum and the Void 5 The Land Of Imagination     ""The Aspect of the Land Of Israel""     The Way to the Land of the Imagination     The Doctrine of Descriptions of God     Clapping Hands     Summation 6 'Smallness' And 'Greatness' and their Roots in the Kabbalah of the Ari     Introduction     A Minor is not obligated in Mitzvot     'And He was a Youth'—'Smallness' As Making Oneself Foolish and Engaging in Childish Acts     'Smallness' and Forgetting—'Smallness' And 'I Do Not Know'     'Smallness' and the Land of Israel     'Smallness' and Death     From Particulars to the Totality: The Return to 'Smallness' as a New Birth     Summation and Conclusion 7 The Ultimate Purpose of Knowing is that We Do Not Know     Introduction     ""That We Do Not Know"" And ""I Do Not Know""     Wondrous and Very Awesome     Al Yedei Tikun Habrit     Emtz'uta D'Alma     Ki M'rachamam 8 ""The Story of the Humble King""- On Laughter and Foolishness In The Service Of God     Seeking the Face of the King     Regarding Katavish and Laughter     The Palace of Changes     Conclusion"

Reviews

Mark's book constitutes a very significant contribution to our understanding of Nahman's world. It not only goes a long way in balancing the rather one-sided picture painted by earlier scholars, but also provides a very penetrating analysis of the major foundations of Nahman's faith and practice. The Jerusalem Post, February 2010. See the full review at http: //www.jpost.com/ArtsAndCulture/Books/Article.aspx?id=167802

"‘Zvi Mark is this generation's leading scholar on the ever-fascinating life and teachings of Rabbi Nahman. Both his new textual discoveries and his perceptive readings of them are truly eye-opening. I highly recommend his work!' - Arthur Green, rector of Hebrew College's Rabbinical School and Irving Brudnick Professor of Philosophy and Religion ""Mark's book constitutes a very significant contribution to our understanding of Nahman's world. It not only goes a long way in balancing the rather one-sided picture painted by earlier scholars, but also provides a very penetrating analysis of the major foundations of Nahman's faith and practice."" The Jerusalem Post, February 2010. See the full review at http://www.jpost.com/ArtsAndCulture/Books/Article.aspx?id=167802"

'Zvi Mark is this generation's leading scholar on the ever-fascinating life and teachings of Rabbi Nahman. Both his new textual discoveries and his perceptive readings of them are truly eye-opening. I highly recommend his work!' - Arthur Green, rector of Hebrew College's Rabbinical School and Irving Brudnick Professor of Philosophy and Religion

'Zvi Mark is this generation's leading scholar on the ever-fascinating life and teachings of Rabbi Nahman. Both his new textual discoveries and his perceptive readings of them are truly eye-opening. I highly recommend his work!' -- Arthur Green, rector of Hebrew College's Rabbinical School and Irving Brudnick Professor of Philosophy and Religion

'Zvi Mark is this generation's leading scholar on the ever-fascinating life and teachings of Rabbi Nahman. Both his new textual discoveries and his perceptive readings of them are truly eye-opening. I highly recommend his work!' Arthur Green, rector of Hebrew College's Rabbinical School and Irving Brudnick Professor of Philosophy and Religion

Author Information

Dr Zvi Mark is Senior Lecturer at Bar Ilan University and Senior Fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem.

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