Keys to the Kingdom: Jesus & the Mystic Kabbalah [Paperback]

Migene González-Wippler (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 8, 2004

Are Jesus' teachings based on Kabbalism? How do the Ten Commandments tie into the Tree of Life? Is the Lord's Prayer a Kabbalist invocation? Migene Gonzalez-Wippler reveals secrets of the Bible and the life of Jesus in her intriguing introduction to the Christian Kabbalah. Emphasizing Christian aspects, Keys to the Kingdom presents an easy-to-read overview of the Kabbalah, describing its major principles and historical elements. Drawing on the gospels and historical records, Gonzalez-Wippler examines Jesus as a man and a teacher, providing convincing evidence-based on historical and traditional Jewish law-that Jesus was a master Kabbalist . . . as well as the Messiah.

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From Publishers Weekly

As a cultural anthropologist with a diverse work history—associations ranging from the American Institute of Physics, the American Museum of Natural History and the UN—González-Wippler offers a well-rounded look at the Kabbalah. Not for the casual reader, the book combines textual nuance with forensic and physical science, and cultural tradition and practice, while her impressive bibliography includes religious, philosophical and scientific texts. A careful examination of Jesus and his cultural environment leads to a reasoned explanation of the Messianic tradition, followed by a comprehensive depiction of the Tree of Life. Readers need not be astrophysicists to understand her amazingly accessible correlation between religion and science—which, she asserts, "has proven the existence of God." An excruciatingly detailed history of crucifixion leads ultimately to an interesting comparison of various interpretations of the Ten Commandments. Finally, suggestions on meditation and ritual allow for a cursory incorporation of Kabbalistic themes into everyday worship and practice. González-Wippler takes a leap in suggesting that "if Jesus was indeed the Messiah, then Christianity holds the keys to the true meaning of the Kabbalah and the purpose of creation. This does not mean that the Kabbalah is not Jewish. What it means is that Christians are Jews." Some readers may not want to swallow all she has to say, but her book is certainly worth a taste.
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About the Author

Migene Gonzalez-Wippler was born in Puerto Rico and has degrees in psychology and anthropology from the University of Puerto Rico and from Colombia University.  She has worked as a science editor for the  Interscience Division of John Wiley, the American Institute of Physics, and the American Museum of Natural History, and as an English editor for the United Nations in Vienna, where she lived for many years.  She is a cultural anthropologist and lectures frequently at universities and other educational institutions.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Llewellyn Publications (November 8, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0738705934
• ISBN-13: 978-0738705934
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #936,482 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #60 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Judaism > Mysticism

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Jesus as the kabbalistic teacher, April 15, 2007

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Lizzard King "Mr. X" (PR, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Keys to the Kingdom: Jesus & the Mystic Kabbalah (Paperback)

To start I think the figure of Jesus is an important one. The author reveals the historical Jesus as the human, not as God but as the messenger, prophet and teacher of God. The way she writes is very informative and develops theories, some of them very truthful and others very doubtful... like the one about the cross or the theories about the apostle John..., but it was worth it to read and have an open mind on her opinion.

On the positive and valuable side... The analysis of the ten commandments, Jesus teachings and the tree of life are amazing. The way she develops some rituals are very inspiring and interesting. I will definatly try it. I have to admit that section about Jesus teachings and the tree of life are the best... I have read many much more other books of kabbalah and this one stand out.

To anyone looking for a kabbalah with an Jesus perspective I have to recommend it. This book proves Jesus was in fact a kabalistic rabbi with divine light to the world and the Son of God. An informative book good to read.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book will make you think! It will shake your belief!, March 16, 2008

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Israel King "Author of How To Keep A Man" (Maryland, USA) - See all my reviews
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I bought this book few weeks ago because of the reviews I read. Once I received the book, it turned out to be exactly what was said about it. The author is incredibly thorough. You wonder some times. Other times, you have no choice but to admit she is right because of the logic that follows her reasoning. This book is not for young believers. Closed mind Christians. It will rock your bought if you can rightfully divide your Bible. It will rock your thought if you can "postpone" your belief for a moment and "listen" to what this book has to say. For instance, she ask the question" Could The Holy Spirit" actually be a woman? The curious thing after I read this book is that it made me love even more my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Truly, Jesus IS LORD!
Dr. Israel King, Ph.D. Author of How To Keep A Man

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5.0 out of 5 stars Keys to the Kingdom: Jesus & the Mystic Kabbalah, February 1, 2010

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