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Simple Kabbalah: A Simple Wisdom Book (Simple Wisdom (Conari))

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This is probably the best introduction to Kabbalah available. The author introduces Kabbalah through an interesting overview of its history and then delves into the main ideas. Two of these chapters are exceptional because the ideas they address are usually not included in other introductory books: the chapter about God and the introduction to Genesis according to Kabbalah. The final chapters analyze the Tree of Life, always pointing how this knowledge can be utilized for our own growth.

Although I've only finished the book last week, I know I'll read it again soon.

I choose this book as my introduction to Kabalah and could not have been more pleased. It presented alot of material in a straight forward, easy to understand mannor. An easy read, full of valuable information. Highly recommended!!

I am very interested in learning Kabbalah, and this book got me hooked! It is very easy to understand, seems to hit all the major facts and concepts and is wonderfully written. It is like a textbook of Kabbalah 101 for me, I am highlighting things and writing in the margins, but I will never sell it back! :) It is a great reference book that I am sure I will go back to again and again and read many times over, no matter how far I get in my studies of Kabbalah. If you are on the fence, BUY IT!! You won't be sorry.

One thing I also like about the book, it states traditional Kabbalah belief, not radical or cult-ish belief as in some other books.

A delightful read with clarity that belies its size and page count, Simple Kabbalah is just that. An easy to understand, insightful and educational book on a very intricate and complicated subject. Detailed yet comprehensible, most every aspect of this mystical art is touch upon and illuminated. Though reading this book will not make anyone an expert on Jewish Mysticism, it conclusively dispels many of the misconceptions about Kabbalah and give an excellent historical account of its inceptions and beginnings as well as its current place and posture in todays world. All objectively and readily. Very well written in concise chapters with excellent illustrations, this is a great place to begin a journey into Kabbalah or to refresh your knowledge of this mystical art. You dont have to be Jewish and you dont have to be a scholar to enjoy and learn from this charming little book.

Kim Zetter details the estoreric teachings of the Cabala in simple, yet detailed writings. This book is great for the beginner or for anyone looking for some info on the teachings of Cabala because it is very thought-out and informative. I first became interested in Cabala a few years ago. I was riding on a train and started talking to a lady sitting next to me who told me about these wonderful teachings. Unfortunately for me, and for people like me, there weren't many resources besides this book. I have seen and read other books but they were rather complicated and difficult to understand. This book taught me many things. One of the main messages I learned is that no book holds the key to happiness. I do not believe Cabala is a secret answer or cure for anything. Rather it will enhance your life if you invite it in.

Its hard to imagine taking such a complex topic and creating a book that explains it without speaking down to the reader. Simply one of the best explantory treatises I've ever read and thoroughly enjoyed. A masterpiece!

This is the first book on Kabbalah I read and I am gald it was. Kabbalah is a very complicated subject, but Kim does an excellent job of getting the basics down. Chapters are short enough that you don't feel overwhelmed w/info. You could finish this book, as I did, in a weekend.

This book presents an accurate, well-researched and well-written history of the Kabbalah, but the history portion is nearly 2/3 of the whole book. I bought it to learn about the Tree of Life and was very disappointed.

Zetter, who is not Jewish, writes that Kabbalah offers a deeper understanding of the Jewish Bible, including insights on the nature of God, the spiritual world and the soul.

In addition, her book offers a brief history and some key principles of Judaism's mystical strain.

From the foreword:

The Kabbalah, according to Zetter, refers to the secret teachings about the universe and creation that Moses received from God on Mount Sinai more than 3,000 years ago. Moses descended the mountain not only with the Ten Commandments, but with a "hidden blueprint" for the universe.

For the "Mystic" in you---a good read.

This is a book I use all the time but my original copy disappeared. It is a terrific basic book with easy to follow information.