There are a lot of reviews of this book..I'll just say it's the best book on Kabbalah that I've come across. It's amazing how much ground he covers in such a short book--all substance and no fluff! If you have any interest at all GET THIS BOOK--it's worth every penny!!
A Great Starter Book On The Kabbalah:
Path of the Kabbalah by David Sheinkin is an EXCELLENT starter book for anyone just starting on their kabbalistic path. The author covers the basics of Sacred Metaphysics to Meditative Exercises. I simply cannot say enough good things about this little book :).
A Great Book for understanding the Creation Process:
I have an older edition of this book and I must say it is one of the most easy-to-understand books on the subject. I love the explanation of the sections of Genesis (in the Bible) as it compares to the original Torah and why changes were made. It answers those questions that us Non-Jewish had, that our priests and ministers couldn't answer,as to why there seems to be contradictions (which really don't exist) between the different verses. It may not be the most complete book on the subject but it will... more info
A Must Read to Understand Kabbalah:
There are a lot of books out there purporting to be able to explain the ancient Jewish mystical teachings called the "Kabbalah" (which means "what has been receievd" in Hebrew). This is a MUST READ for both beginners and advanaced students alike. He describes the concepts of the Kabbalah using basic Jewish "building blocks" of understanding of Hebrew language, theology, Biblical teachings, and Gemmatria. I have not seen any other book which has described Kabbalah in such fine, short, and direct detail as... more info
