Inner Space: Introduction to Kabbalah, Meditation and Prophecy [Hardcover]

Aryeh Kaplan (Author), Abraham Sutton (Editor)

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ISBN-10: 0940118564 | ISBN-13: 978-0940118560 | Publication Date: June 1, 1990

Among the topics discussed in the first part of Innerspace are the Kabbalistic universes through which we may draw close to G-d, the constant interplay between the spiritual and the physical, and the concept of Divine Providence. In Part Two, Rabbi Kaplan explores the text of Ezekiel's "Vision of the Chariot". He reveals that all prophecy stems from meditation and details the training a prophet undergoes.(254 Pages)

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• Hardcover: 254 pages
• Publisher: Moznaim Publishing Corporation (June 1, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0940118564
• ISBN-13: 978-0940118560
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 6.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #63,016 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #13 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Bible & Other Sacred Texts > Jewish Texts > Kabbalah

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88 of 90 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Review of Inner Space b y Aryeh Kaplan, August 29, 2004

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Arthur J. Stone (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Inner Space: Introduction to Kabbalah, Meditation and Prophecy (Hardcover)

Inner Space was based on a series of classes that Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan gave to a small group of students in Brooklyn in 198l. To delve into the spiritual dimension is not an easy one, but for Kaplan he was one of the most gifted and knowledgable men to address Jewish mysticism. This is a rather pop subject having been made so by Madonna and friends. Many such books can be found dotted within the Judaica section of bookstores, but as indicated above few are written by such a gifted author.The amount of misinformation is staggering according to the author and he wanted to give the reader a view of the hidden worlds and how they relate to us in human experience. Although the topics of the various universes, Sefirot, meditation and prophecy are difficult to grasp, few people in recent times could explain them better than Rabbi Kaplan. While alive he wrote some forty books, all of them exceedingly popular for those of us who look for authentic Kabbalah. This is one book that should definitely be purchased by the serious student of Jewish mysticism.

42 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you read just one book on kabbalah, make it this one, May 1, 2006

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This review is from: Inner Space: Introduction to Kabbalah, Meditation and Prophecy (Hardcover)

"Inner Space" is highly recommended for those seeking an introduction to authentic kabbalah. It contains transcripts of a series of lectures on the kabbalistic system given by Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan, a great teacher of the previous generation, and it testifies to his wonderful ability to transmit profound ideas in a readily-graspable way. Although this is an introductory text, it contains many perspectives that are expressed in a unique way, so it would be quite valuable even for the more advanced student of Jewish mysticism.

"Inner Space" was edited and annotated by Rabbi Avraham Sutton, a disciple of Rabbi Kaplan who has become a great teacher of the inner Jewish traditions in his own right. Today he teaches in Jerusalem, where I merited to meet him, and was deeply impressed by his humility, generosity, kindness, and Torah learning.

28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Introduction to the Kabbalah, March 8, 2007

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Mellissa Heidari (San Jose, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Inner Space: Introduction to Kabbalah, Meditation and Prophecy (Hardcover)

I spent many years avoiding the popular books on the Kabbalah since I was not informed enough to make a judgment on various publications. This book was recommended by a Rabbi who is well versed in the Tradition. Thus, I expected an accurate description of the Kabbalah, but I did not expect such a well written and engaging book. The work had a good mix of technical terms in Hebrew with nice explanations in English. I would recommend this for anyone who wants an accurate review of the Mystical Tradition represented by the Kabbalah.