Explores Divine regulation of the world. With Rabbi Yosef Begun's marginal notes. Vowelized, facing Hebrew and English texts.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Outline of Judaism, NOT much Kabbalah:
I was disappointed, It is a useful outline of Jewish practices and traditions - primarily written for Jews (as the Chosen People). I was looking for Jewish Mysticism and Kabbalah. I could not find it here.
Description of a Heaven run like a giant corporation. God is the CEO & delegates to various classes of angels. However he always checks in with them and makes the final decisions. There are lots of rules, harsh justice, and very little love - in this universe.
This is NOT the universe... more info
An excellent book:
I'll be brief, as I doubt I could add much to the commentary already wriitn about this book. Suffice it to say that this work is truly excellent. If you're interested the deeper aspects of G_d's interaction with mankind, this is a pretty good place to start.
What Judaism believes A to Z:
Like my review title says this book will tell you everything Judaism believes from beginning to end and everything in between. It is a must! It's just as important to have as a good Torah to read and study with.
A Veritable Classic:
"The Way of God" is not a modern book, but one that has become something of a classic in systematic expositions of Jewish thought from a Kabbalist's viewpoint. Written by Rabbi Luzzatto, a Master of Kabbalah himself, "The Way of God" has become available in English thanks to Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan. Let me say from the beginning that the book is one of the best introductions to a living faith within a Kabbalist framework that I have read. The book is written in a turn of phrase that is relatively easily... more info
