The Essential Kabbalah: Heart of Jewish Mysticism, The
by Daniel C. Matt
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Author: Daniel C. MattEdition: Paperback
Published: 1996-06-14
ISBN: 0062511637
Number of pages: 240
Publisher: HarperOne
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Book Review: A beautiful cross section, that scintillates the Whole
Summary: 5 Stars
This small book is a wonderful cross-section of some of Kabbalah's most important writings. Containing sections of the cornerstones of mystical Judaism, including those giants: the Zohar, the Sefer Yetzirah, the Sefer Bahir, the Orot ha-Qodesh, and others, it spans more than 700 years of oral tradition and contemplation. With words from the pens of illustrious seers such as Moses de Leon, Moshe Chaim Luzzatto, Rev. Kook, Azriel of Gerona, Maimonides, Isaac of Akko, Hayyim Vital, Abraham Abulafia, among others, this book renders in English key selections of so many worthy texts, the authors of which bristle with that knowledge that only Union with the Divine engenders. While not necessarily an introductory text, the book is accessible to anyone wishing to learn about Kabbalah.
Daniel Matt has done English speakers a great service by presenting these morsels in a comprehensive form, providing a stunning bibliography and notes on the text in the rear of the book. Scholarly, yet humble, Matt keeps his comments separate (although easily perused) so as not to corrupt the presentation with cumbersome footnotes. Presented in a thoughtful series that compounds and expounds as it progresses, the reader is skimmed across the surface of this great ocean, peering into the depths, scintillating, all filled with light.
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