The Everything Kabbalah Book: Explore This Mystical Tradition--From Ancient Rituals to Modern Day Practices (Everything: Philosophy and Spirituality)
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The Everything Kabbalah Book: Explore This Mystical Tradition--From Ancient Rituals to Modern Day Practices (Everything: Philosophy and Spirituality)
Once the province of rabbinical scholars, the Kabbalah now attracts spiritually-minded people from all traditions and backgrounds. What is it about this ancient mystical practice that attracts the likes of Madonna and David Beckham? With The Everything Kabbalah Book, you, too, can explore its mysteries-and learn how they relate to your life in the world today. Written by leading Kabbalahist Mark Elber, this comprehensive handbook reveals the secrets of the ancient Jewish practice that has kept people captivated for ages, including:
The origins of Kabbalah and early Jewish mysticism
Kabbalah theories of creation and the human role in the cosmos
Lurianic Kabbalah
Kabbalah and its relationship with the Torah
Why the philosophy of Kabbalah appeals to such celebrity followers as Britney Spears and Demi Moore Whether you're considering the serious study of Kabbalah for yourself, or are just curious about the enduring allure of this age-old tradition, The Everything Kabbalah Book is exactly what you are looking for!
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Not what I was looking for, but OK in some regards:
I was disappointed with "The Everything Kabbalah Book". It's not without its good points, mostly in detailing the history of Kabbalah and all the people who have influenced it. Although I knew this is an introductory book, I was hoping for some fresh insights about some of the teachings of Kabbalah, and this book really didn't get into much of that. So, the main lesson I learned from this book, is to go back and re-read some of my other Kabbalah books, hoping for some fresh insights. There are a few... more info
A Kabbalistic Exploration for the Layman:
Mark Elber's "The Everything Kabbalah Book" is a well-written, lucid, easy-to-follow book that shows surprising depth and understanding for a book with such a bland title. "Everything Kabbalah" touches on all the important areas of kabbalistic study, from the origins, to the many rabbinic masters; from the philosophy, to the practices. His discussion on the many 'faces' of Kabbalah range from the theosophical, to the ecstatic (a personal favorite), to both practical and even Christian practice. It... more info
