The Kabbalistic Tradition: An Anthology of Jewish Mysticism (Penguin Classics) [Mass Market Paperback]

Alan Unterman (Editor, Translator)

Book Description

Series: Penguin Classics | Publication Date: January 27, 2009

A comprehensive survey of the Jewish mystical tradition

An indispensable guide to thousands of years of spiritual inquiry, The Kabbalistic Tradition features writings from a variety of literary forms-from the earliest biblical sources through twentieth-century studies-as well as practical information and practices for the modern reader. These selections concentrate on the three main areas of Kabbalistic creativity-the literature of Zohar, the Lurianic corpus, and the Chasidic mystical tradition. Alan Unterman's enlightening introduction examines the unique characteristics of the Kabbalah and places this volume in its proper historical and philosophical context.

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About the Author

Alan Unterman is the author of numerous books on Judaism and the minister of an Orthodox synagogue near Manchester, England.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Penguin Classics (January 27, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0140437991
• ISBN-13: 978-0140437997
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #671,433 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Length and Breadth in one volume, June 14, 2011

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Alan Unterman has collected an impressive array of Kabbalistic literature, divided them by topic, and provided a minimum of commentary in the footnotes. It is up to the reader to delve into the abstruse subject matter, with some help from the chapter headings.

For someone who wants to get into reading primary sources of Kabbalistic literature, this is a fine introduction. For someone who has already read works in the topics of Jewish mysticism, Unterman's book is a good way to pull back and see the breadth of the subject anew.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Kabbalah Anthology, August 19, 2010

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One of the best Kabbalistic Books I've ever read. It goes right to the SOUL of the subject and is very informative. A very good read for anyone who wants a better understanding of the Jewish mystic tradition.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Kabbalistic Tradition, March 25, 2010

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Insiteful and reflective. I had very little knowledge on Jewish Mysticism ubtil reading this excellent text. Now I want to re read it and incorporate the ideolog into my every day life.