The Shambhala Guide to Kabbalah and Jewish Mysticism
$31.28
- Paperback
176 pages
- Release Date
27 March 1998
Summary
Jewish mystics from biblical times to the present have explored the hidden secrets of the Torah in quest of a single goal: to lose the self in the Infinite “No-thingness” (Ein Sof) and be at one with God. In language accessible to the layperson, this Shambhala Guide provides a detailed introduction to the complex world of Kabbalah and Jewish mysticism. With an extensive background in meditation practice, Perle Besserman emphasizes Kabbalah’s spiritual disciplines, grounded in righteous living…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781570622151 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1570622159 |
| Author: | Perle Besserman |
| Publisher: | Shambhala |
| Imprint: | Shambhala Publications Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 176 |
| Release Date: | 27 March 1998 |
| Weight: | 254g |
| Dimensions: | 12mm x 152mm x 227mm |
| Series: | Shambhala Guide |
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“In language accessible to the non-specialist general reader, Perle Besserman’s Kabbalah and Jewish Mysticism emphasizes Kabbalah’s spiritual disciplines, grounded in righteous living, devotional practices, and meditation.”–Wisconsin Bookwatch “This is a work which explains the Kabbalah with as much clarity as it can be explained and with a genuine feeling for mystic lore. I recommend it to all readers.”–Isaac Bashevis Singer
About The Author
Perle Besserman
Perle Besserman
Perle Besserman is the author of several classics on meditation, the Kabbalah, Jewish mysticism, and women and spirituality, including “Grassroots Zen.” She is a contributor to “13th Moon,” “Lilith,” and “East West,” and is the recipient of the Theodore Hoepfner Fiction Award. She is co-leader of the Princeton Area Zen Group and is Emerita Professor at Illinois State University.
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