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“This sensitive commentary and translation of the classic text of Kabbalah is of foundational importance for an understanding of “Jewish mysticism.’”—Jewish Book World

“While translation may be an art, it can also be genuine scholarship of the highest order. . . . Restoring the Zohar to our comprehension, these volumes are a monumental contribution to the history of Jewish thought.”
—Koret Jewish Book Award,
Philosophy and Thought, 2003-2004,
The Zohar: Pritzker Edition, Volumes I and II

“A powerfully poetic rendition of this spiritual masterpiece. . . . Matt’s new Zohar is a classic already in its first two volumes. The edition alone, or the translation alone, or the commentary alone would be a major contribution. The whole is a work of art."
—Journal of the American Academy of Religion

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Hardcover: 496 pages
Publisher: Stanford University Press; 1 edition (December 31, 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0804748683
ISBN-13: 978-0804748681
Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.2 x 1.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Unmatched!, May 14, 2007

By	Benjamin L. Tait "BenYamin" (Houston, TX) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This volume of the Zohar is just as awesome as the last one! Great job on the translation, Daniel Matt!!!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Food for the mind, May 7, 2007

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I bought the first 3 volumes at once and now have the pleasure of spending the next 5 years exploring the intricacies of the Zohar. Great detail and the deepest discussion of text I've ever seen. Bravo!

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