Gershom Scholem and the Mystical Dimension of Jewish History (Modern Jewish Masters, 2) [Paperback]

Joseph Dan (Editor)

Book Description

Series: Modern Jewish Masters, 2 | Publication Date: October 1, 1988

"An excellent overview of the history of Jewish mysticism from its early beginnings to contemporary Hasidism...scholarly and complex."
—Library Journal

"An excellent work, clear and solidly documented by Joseph Dan on Gershom Scholem and on his work."
—Notes Bibliographiques

"An excellent guide to Scholem's work."
—Christian Century

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Gershom Scholem (1897-1982) is without question a "master" of Jewish studies, particularly Jewish mysticism and Kabbalah. Indeed, he once commented that when he began his studies, "All I found were scattered, shabby pages, and I transformed them into history." Here Dan, who is Gershom Scholem Professor of Kabbalah at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, presents an excellent overview of the history of Jewish mysticism, from its early beginnings to contemporary Hasidism, and Scholem's role in creating this history from the "scattered, shabby pages." While this is a scholarly and complex work, with extensive notes (mostly primary sources), it is accessible to the intelligent general reader as well. Recommended. Marcia G. Fuchs, Guilford Free Lib., Ct.
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Review

"In an area where deep emotions and strong ideological feelings pass for information, Seth Forman's book is a model of calm, rational thought. He puts the black-Jewish relationship in a deeper historical perspective than has existed up to this point. Blacks in the Jewish Mind will be welcome to a broad public generally as well as scholars in the field."-Murray Friedman, author of "What Went Wrong: The Creation and Collapse of the Black-Jewish Alliance"

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Product Details

• Paperback: 340 pages
• Publisher: NYU Press (October 1, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0814718124
• ISBN-13: 978-0814718124
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,523,937 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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