Kabbalah An Introduction to Jewish Mysticism,9780742543638

Kabbalah An Introduction to Jewish Mysticism

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ISBN13: 9780742543638
ISBN10: 0742543633
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2006-03-20
Publisher(s): Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
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Summary

"Kabbalah is a clear, accessible primer and introduction to the major teachings of the Jewish mystics and dominant forms of Jewish mystical experiences, as well as to the significant texts that constitute classical Jewish mystical literature."--BOOK JACKET.

Author Biography

Byron L. Sherwin is Distinguished Service Professor of Jewish Philosophy and Mysticism at Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies in Chicago.

Table of Contents

Preface ix
Entering the Orchard: An Invitation to Jewish Mysticism
1(12)
Five Models of Jewish Mystical Experience
13(16)
Normal Mysticism
29(18)
Access Codes: The Sefirot
47(38)
Mystical Intimacy
85(20)
Addressing God's Needs
105(14)
Drawing Down Divine Grace
119(16)
Prophetic Kabbalah
135(28)
Combined Models: Religious Life
163(34)
Combined Models: Magic and Messianic Redemption
197(26)
Glossary 223(2)
For Further Study: A Bibliographical Essay 225(8)
Index 233(16)
About the Author 249

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