Kabbalah

A Guide for the Perplexed

Dr Pinchas Giller

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Continuum Publishing Corporation
27 October 2011

Judaism: mysticism; Criticism & exegesis of sacred texts

Series: Guides for the Perplexed

Kabbalah: A Guide for the Perplexed is a concise and accessible introduction to the major elements of the prevalent metaphysical system of Judaism, Kabbalah. The book covers the historical and theoretical essence of Kabbalah, offering a clear definition of the term and the limitations of what Kabbalah is and is not. Pinchas Giller provides an overview of the history of the movement, reflecting the sweep of Jewish history as a whole, and examines its metaphysical system, the advanced mythos of early and later Luria, doctrines of the soul, and the mysteries of Jewish religious practice and law. The book concludes with a summary of the contemporary kabbalistic phenomena, particularly in light of the notoriety of some modern purveyors of Kabbalah. As cogent and objective as possible, this is the ideal companion for those wishing to gain a sound understanding of this often perplexing mystical aspect of Judaism.

By: Dr Pinchas Giller
Imprint: Continuum Publishing Corporation
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 376g
ISBN: 9781441111197
ISBN 10: 1441111190
Series: Guides for the Perplexed
Pages: 232
Publication Date: 27 October 2011
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction \ 1. What is Kabbalah? \ 2. Kabbalah: A brief history \ 3. Kabbalistic Metaphysics \ 4. Lurianic Kabbalah \ 5. The Soul \ 6. Mystical Practice and the Mitzvot \ 7. Prayer \ 8. The Question of Meditation \ 9. The Divine Names \ 10. Kabbalah and Contemporary Judaism \ Bibliography \ Index

Pinchas Giller is Professor of Medieval Jewish Thought at the American Jewish University, Los Angeles, USA.