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The Kabbalah: Its Doctrines, Development and Literature

The Kabbalah: Its Doctrines, Development and Literature

Ginsburg, Christian D.

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ISBN10: 1162596201
ISBN13: 9781162596204
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 156
Weight: 0.81
Height: 0.33 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The Kabbalah: Its Doctrines, Development and Literature is a comprehensive and scholarly exploration of the ancient Jewish mystical tradition of Kabbalah. Written by Christian D. Ginsburg, a renowned scholar of Hebrew and Jewish studies, the book provides a detailed overview of the history, beliefs, and practices of Kabbalah, including its origins in Jewish mysticism, its development over the centuries, and its influence on Jewish thought and culture.The book begins with an introduction to the basic principles of Kabbalah, including its focus on the study of the divine world and the use of mystical symbols and practices to connect with the divine. It then explores the history of Kabbalah, from its early origins in the medieval period to its resurgence in the modern era.Throughout the book, Ginsburg provides detailed analysis of key Kabbalistic texts and teachings, including the Zohar, the Sefer Yetzirah, and the writings of the great Kabbalistic masters such as Isaac Luria and Moses Cordovero. He also explores the influence of Kabbalah on Jewish thought and culture, including its impact on Jewish mysticism, philosophy, and theology.Overall, The Kabbalah: Its Doctrines, Development and Literature is an essential resource for anyone interested in Jewish mysticism and the history of Kabbalah. With its detailed analysis and scholarly insights, it provides a comprehensive and engaging exploration of this fascinating and complex tradition.1925. In this work, the author states that the Kabbalah was first taught by God himself to a select company of angels, who formed a theosophic school in Paradise. After the fall, the angels most graciously communicated this heavenly doctrine to the disobedient child of the earth, to furnish the protoplasts with the means of returning to their pristine nobility and felicity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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