Schocken Books Inc Zohar: The of Splendor: Basic Readings from the Kabbalah
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One of the great masterpieces of Western religious thought--culled by the greatest authority on Jewish mysticism. The Zohar represents an attempt to uncover hidden meanings behind the world of appearances. It is the central work in the literature of the Kabbalah, the Jewish mystical tradition. This volume of selected passages from the Zohar offers a sampling of its unique vision of the esoteric wonders of creation; the life and destiny of the soul; the confluence of physical and divine love; suffering and death; exile and redemption. Review: Five Stars - nice read wets the appetite for more Review: Inspiring and educative - A wonderful sneak-peek into the Zohar. Scholem did a great job picking these passages from the extant Zohar texts, and the translation is also very well done. The interpretations and explanations of the Torah, though controversial to the believes and teachings of contemporary (13th century) Judaism, happen to make the old Testament vividly graspable in a way that is part mysticism and part philosophy. An exquisite read.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 165 Reviews |
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Five Stars
nice read wets the appetite for more
F**N
Inspiring and educative
A wonderful sneak-peek into the Zohar. Scholem did a great job picking these passages from the extant Zohar texts, and the translation is also very well done. The interpretations and explanations of the Torah, though controversial to the believes and teachings of contemporary (13th century) Judaism, happen to make the old Testament vividly graspable in a way that is part mysticism and part philosophy. An exquisite read.
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A magical, mystical book that nobody is able to decode without taking kabbalah classes.
It's the Zohar. A magical, mystical book that nobody is able to decode without taking kabbalah classes. Personally, I find The Hermetica more approachable and understandable. But that's just my opinion.
A**N
Good book 4 stars because of a dent.
This is a nice book the only problem is there is it came with a dent in it.
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