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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 21st century renaissance in the importance of mysticism for providing a much-needed and profound sense of connectedness and purpose in our world.

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Dr. Brian Lancaster has studied Kabbalah for more than 30 years. He is honorary research fellow in the Centre for Jewish Studies at Manchester University, UK, professor emeritus of transpersonal psychology at Liverpool John Moores University, and the founding director of the Alef Trust. His other books include Mind, Brain, and Human Potential, winner of the Science and Medical Network Best Book Award; and Approaches to Consciousness: the Marriage of Science and Mysticism.

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