Judaism has always regarded Hebrew as a sacred language, the medium of divine communication. And its letters are no ordinary forms. The very word for letter, ot, means sign or wonder. The Hebrew Alphabet: A Mystical Journey reveals the spirituality and power of all 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet, from aleph, which signifies creative energy, to tav, symbolizing wholeness and joy. Each concise, historical, and poetic letter profile, written by Judaica scholar Edward Hoffman, is accompanied by a lustrous illustration wrought in hues of olive, blue, and silver. An exquisite gift and introduction to a beautiful spiritual practice, this insightful meditation delves into the rich mystical heritage of the letters, offering a modern link to ancient times, when contemplating the Hebrew alphabet could enlighten the inmost soul.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Interacting with letters:
Presently, I am studying Hebrew. This book gives new meaning to learning a language. I thought I could not learn b/c the alphabet is so diffeent. This book gave new meaning to the letters, language and Judaism.
Hoffman Rings the Bell for teaching Hebrew Students:
After perusing several books on Kabbalah mysticism, not letting them sink-in I went from Rabbi Kushner's Book of Letters and his Book of Words to this little jewel of Hoffman's mystical entry to 22 Hebrew letters. In his ten-page Part 1, he moves through the developing Hebrew alphabet from the North Semitic tribes more than 3500 years ago, to Ezra the Jewish Scribe of the 5th Century, to the Midrash, to the Talmudic Commentary on Exodus, to the 13th Century Zophar (Book of Splendor)! When Hoffman... more info
A Must Have:
If you are really serious about learning,this is a must have. Easy to read and above all, easy to understand.A big plus, it is enjoyable.
Excellent little book`:
I have personally found this book to be spiritually enlightening. The author is obviously well versed in Kaballistic writings and philosophy. I find Mary Barker's review to be offensive and written from an uneducated point of view. If you are looking at a fresh perspective on the Hebrew aleph-bet give this book a chance.
