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Kabbalah: An Introduction and Illumination for the World Today (Quest Books) (Paperback)

~ Charles Ponce (Author)

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Handbook on the background, texts, and importance of this mystical system.

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Paperback: 297 pages
Publisher: Quest Books (August 25, 1978)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0835605108
ISBN-13: 978-0835605106
Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 13 ounces

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5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful balance between facts and spiritual insight., July 30, 1998

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Having studied Kabbalah for 20 years, I find this book to be a masterful blend of solid Jewish mystical theology and a insightful presentation of the more traditional occult views of the Kabbalah. The book is beautifully illustrated with sumptuous prints from the Renaissance and later kabbalistic treatises. The only negative point is his continual quoting of Mathers' Kabbalah Unveiled, which has been well superceded by the writings of Dion Fortune, Gareth Knight and Paul Foster Case. Highly recommended as an adjunct to the works of Gershom Scholem, Carlo Suarez, Louis Ginsberg. and Aryeh Kaplan.

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4.0 out of 5 stars an overview of jewish mysticism, February 4, 2001

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I have read my lot of works about the Kabbalah (Kabala,Kabalah, Kabballah, Qabbalah, however you want to spell it), but noneis like Charles Ponc�'s work that is the subject of this review. Thebest part of this book is that Ponc� opens with a full history ofJewish literature and mystic and Rabbin traditional writings. This -ashe says himself- had never been done before. For full account, I'mtalking about the following works: Talmud, Misjn�h, Gemar�h, Midr�sj,Halach�h and Agad�h (forgive me if the English equivalents are writtendifferently). Given are explanations to what books and tradition theseterm refer and a brief history and description of the Jewishstreamings that are associated with them. Lengthy chapters about theSephen Jetsir�h, Zohar and shorter parts about 'less important'books. Clear information about the two forms of Kabbalism (practical,speculative), the links that can be made with astrology, the tarot,eastern philosophies. Of course explanation of the Hebrew alphabet andgematria, variations of the Sephirothic tree, explanations of theSephira, different views and variations of combinations. Then there isa large part about Kabbalistic teachings and doctrines and to closeoff Kabbalism in modern times. All the information you need to havefor a proper start with Kabbalism and a descent supplement for thosewho already work with the Kabbalah for some time. And that is arelative small book. Last point to mention (but not the least): thereare a lot of pictures in this book! ...

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4.0 out of 5 stars Very rich and informative, July 7, 1999

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This book offers the reader an extremely indepth look at the Kabbalah system. It covers the a wide range of topics: En-Sof, Death, the Ten Sefiroth, the Soul. More than most books I've come across. It is also chocked full of illustrations. It's only fault is not delving deeper into the tree of life. That would have made it 5 stars.

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