Jewish Mysticism And The Spiritual Life

Author : Lawrence Fine
Publisher : Jewish Lights Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1580234348
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Jewish Mysticism and the Spiritual Life written by Lawrence Fine and published by Jewish Lights Publishing. This book was released on 2011 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this thoughtful and lucid exploration of the Jewish mystical tradition, leading scholars and teachers come together to share their favorite texts-many available in English for the first time-and explore why these materials are meaningful and relevant to contemporary life.

Author : Lawrence Fine
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 1580235883
Total Pages : 281 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Jewish Mysticism and the Spiritual Life written by Lawrence Fine and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2011-03-22 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leading scholars and teachers share their favorite texts of the Jewish mystical tradition—many available in English for the first time—and explore why these materials are meaningful and relevant to us today. New in paperback! In this unique volume, some of Judaism's most insightful contemporary thinkers bring the words of sages past to bear on the present. They explore how we can become closer to God through our relationships with others, our observance at home and our actions in the world, asking: What do mitzvot have to do with mysticism? Is spirituality selfish? Can mysticism enhance community? Organized thematically, each section focuses on how mysticism engages and complements the dimensions of religious life, including studying Torah, performing mitzvot and observing halakhah. Contributors: Yehonatan Chipman • Mimi Feigelson • Lawrence Fine • Eitan Fishbane • Michael Fishbane • Nancy Flam • Everett Gendler • Joel Hecker • Shai Held • Melila Hellner-Eshed • Barry W. Holtz • Jeremy Kalmanofsky • Judith A. Kates • Lawrence Kushner • Ebn Leader • Shaul Magid • Ron Margolin • Daniel Matt • Haviva Pedaya • Nehemia Polen • Neal and Carol Rose • Or N. Rose • Zalman Schachter-Shalomi • Jonathan P. Slater • Gordon Tucker • Sheila Peltz Weinberg • Chava Weissler

Author : Lawrence Fine
Publisher : Jewish Lights Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1580237193
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Jewish Mysticism and the Spiritual Life written by Lawrence Fine and published by Jewish Lights Publishing. This book was released on 2013-08-29 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leading scholars and teachers share their favorite texts of the Jewish mystical tradition--many available in English for the first time--and explore why these materials are meaningful and relevant to us today. In this unique volume, some of Judaism's most insightful contemporary thinkers bring the words of sages past to bear on the present. They explore how we can become closer to God through our relationships with others, our observance at home and our actions in the world, asking: What do mitzvot have to do with mysticism? Is spirituality selfish? Can mysticism enhance community? Organized thematically, each section focuses on how mysticism engages and complements the dimensions of religious life, including studying Torah, performing mitzvot and observing halakhah. Contributors: Yehonatan Chipman * Mimi Feigelson * Lawrence Fine * Eitan Fishbane * Michael Fishbane * Nancy Flam * Everett Gendler * Joel Hecker * Shai Held * Melila Hellner-Eshed * Barry W. Holtz * Jeremy Kalmanofsky * Judith A. Kates * Lawrence Kushner * Ebn Leader * Shaul Magid * Ron Margolin * Daniel Matt * Haviva Pedaya * Nehemia Polen * Neal and Carol Rose * Or N. Rose * Zalman Schachter-Shalomi * Jonathan P. Slater * Gordon Tucker * Sheila Peltz Weinberg * Chava Weissler

Author : Lawrence Fine
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant
ISBN 13 : 9781459680838
Total Pages : 464 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Jewish Mysticism and the Spiritual Life written by Lawrence Fine and published by ReadHowYouWant. This book was released on 2014-06-05 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leading scholars and teachers share their favorite texts of the Jewish mystical tradition - many available in English for the first time - and explore why these materials are meaningful and relevant to us today. New in paperback! In this unique volume, some of Judaism's most insightful contemporary thinkers bring the words of sages past to bear on the present. They explore how we can become closer to God through our relationships with others, our observance at home and our actions in the world, asking: What do mitzvot have to do with mysticism? Is spirituality selfish? Can mysticism enhance community? Organized thematically, each section focuses on how mysticism engages and complements the dimensions of religious life, including studying Torah, performing mitzvot and observing halakhah.

Author : Tamar Frankiel, PhD
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 1580234852
Total Pages : 197 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Kabbalah written by Tamar Frankiel, PhD and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2011-07-11 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An insightful exploration of Jewish mysticism—written especially for Christians. Kabbalah is well known as the foundation of the Jewish mystical tradition, but few are aware that Kabbalah’s spiritual applications extend beyond Jewish life. In this accessible, intelligent guide, Tamar Frankiel, PhD, a leading teacher of Jewish mysticism, demystifies the intricate world of Kabbalah. You will find that the teachings of Kabbalah are not only for Jewish scholars—anyone can incorporate this enduring wisdom into everyday life if they have an open mind and a willing heart. Unlike the faddish books that discuss Kabbalah as simply a “magical system,” this book discusses the evolution of Kabbalah from its origins in Judaism and gives Christian readers the vocabulary and tools to begin to understand this long-standing mystical tradition. It also explores the similarities and differences between Jewish and Christian mysticism, placing both in a larger and more comprehensive framework. Explore the kabbalistic Tree of Life to discover how God is expressed in the world around us. Examine your life and discover how it can be understood as part of an unfolding spiritual path. Travel through your personal and collective histories to find a more personal perspective on the principles of Kabbalah. ... and more

Author : Lawrence A. Hoffman
Publisher : Jewish Lights Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1580232000
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Way Into Jewish Mystical Tradition written by Lawrence A. Hoffman and published by Jewish Lights Publishing. This book was released on 2004-04 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An accessible introduction to the concepts of Jewish mysticism and how they relate to our lives. Allows us to experience mysticism's inexpressible reverence before the mystery of creation and celebrate the quest to transform ordinary reality into holiness.

Author : Tamar Frankiel
Publisher : Jewish Lights Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1580231411
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Gift of Kabbalah written by Tamar Frankiel and published by Jewish Lights Publishing. This book was released on 2003-03 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first comprehensive, down-to-earth introduction to explain the primary message of Kabbalah--that we are to become like God. Unlike the faddish books that just discuss Kabbalah as a magical system, or those that treat it as if it were separable from Judaism, this inspiring book makes accessible the mysteries of Kabbalah with thorough scholarship and depth of spiritual insight. It traces the evolution of Kabbalah in Judaism and sets forth its most important gift: a way of revealing the connection that exists between our "everyday" life and the spiritual oneness of the universe. Including hands-on "personal Kabbalah" exercises that help bring the teachings into your life, The Gift of Kabbalahexplores: Healing from the Source Holiness in the Ordinary Contemplating Your Place in History Building a Positive Structure for Life The Soul's Contract with God ... and much more.

Author : Rabbi Lawrence A. Hoffman, PhD
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 1580235360
Total Pages : 203 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Way Into Jewish Mystical Tradition written by Rabbi Lawrence A. Hoffman, PhD and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2011-10-29 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An accessible introduction to the concepts of Jewish mysticism, their religious and spiritual significance, and how they relate to our lives. The Way Into Jewish Mystical Tradition allows us to experience and understand mysticism's inexpressible reverence before the awe and mystery of creation, and celebrate this rich tradition's quest to transform our ordinary reality into holiness.

Author : Daniel M. Horwitz
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
ISBN 13 : 0827612869
Total Pages : 576 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Kabbalah and Jewish Mysticism Reader written by Daniel M. Horwitz and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2016-04-01 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An unprecedented annotated anthology of the most important Jewish mystical works, A Kabbalah and Jewish Mysticism Reader is designed to facilitate teaching these works to all levels of learners in adult education and college classroom settings. Daniel M. Horwitz's insightful introductions and commentary accompany readings in the Talmud and Zohar and writings by Ba'al Shem Tov, Rav Kook, Abraham Joshua Heschel, and others. Horwitz's introduction describes five major types of Jewish mysticism and includes a brief chronology of their development, with a timeline. He begins with biblical prophecy and proceeds through the early mystical movements up through current beliefs. Chapters on key subjects characterize mystical expression through the ages, such as Creation and deveikut ("cleaving to God"); the role of Torah; the erotic; inclinations toward good and evil; magic; prayer and ritual; and more. Later chapters deal with Hasidism, the great mystical revival, and twentieth-century mystics, including Abraham Isaac Kook, Kalonymous Kalman Shapira, and Abraham Joshua Heschel. A final chapter addresses today's controversies concerning mysticism's place within Judaism and its potential for enriching the Jewish religion.

Author : Lawrence Kushner
Publisher : Jewish Lights Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1580231500
Total Pages : 105 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Jewish Spirituality written by Lawrence Kushner and published by Jewish Lights Publishing. This book was released on 2001 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An engaging introduction to Jewish spirituality-written especially for Christians. Introduces Christians to Talmud, midrash, and mystical and biblical stories. Reveals the essence of Judaism in a way that people whose own tradition traces its roots to Judaism can understand and enjoy.