Zohar: The Book of Splendor: Basic Readings from the Kabbalah
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One of the great masterpieces of Western religious thought—culled by the greatest authority on Jewish mysticism. The Zohar represents an attempt to uncover hidden meanings behind the world of appearances. It is the central work in the literature of the Kabbalah, the Jewish mystical tradition. This volume of selected passages from the Zohar offers a sampling of its unique vision of the esoteric wonders of creation; the life and destiny of the soul; the confluence of physical and divine love; suffering and death; exile and redemption. Review: A Gem - This slim volume picks out some of the most spiritually uplifting passages from the Zohar. It is truly a gem. I read it after Daniel Matt’s similar selection, and found this one even more compelling. Review: A Very Readable Intro - The book is very short - only about 125 pages. Yet, it is written in very easy to understand English by a well known scholar on the subject - Gershom Scholem, and provides the reader with a nice introduction to some of the more prominent and interesting components of the Zohar. The introduction to the book sets the stage for the reader by providing sufficient background and explanation so that the reader, once immersed in the Zohar translation itself, has a framework to understand and evaluate the context. The excerpts from the Zohar will make the reader think, and provide a glimpse into some of the more esoteric Jewish rabbinical thought. A good intro on the subject.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 224 Reviews |
R**N
A Gem
This slim volume picks out some of the most spiritually uplifting passages from the Zohar. It is truly a gem. I read it after Daniel Matt’s similar selection, and found this one even more compelling.
E**N
A Very Readable Intro
The book is very short - only about 125 pages. Yet, it is written in very easy to understand English by a well known scholar on the subject - Gershom Scholem, and provides the reader with a nice introduction to some of the more prominent and interesting components of the Zohar. The introduction to the book sets the stage for the reader by providing sufficient background and explanation so that the reader, once immersed in the Zohar translation itself, has a framework to understand and evaluate the context. The excerpts from the Zohar will make the reader think, and provide a glimpse into some of the more esoteric Jewish rabbinical thought. A good intro on the subject.
W**S
Very Good read!
This book is very good it is a condensation and explanation of the messages in the Zohar. It is very good for one starting into the subject.
E**O
The spirit we are is a serious matter. We ...
The spirit we are is a serious matter. We learn about to make a living, also we have to understand about death, our reality, in a way to make the person we are complete. This book is marvelous to help to understand Cabala, the spiritual side of Judaism.
A**D
Good Read
Good Read
J**H
This text was just ok. Have been studying Kabbalah ...
This text was just ok. Have been studying Kabbalah for a few years now...Wanted this text to bring some clarity to the Zohar....found this text too deep and complicated...
K**Y
Thank You
It is a beautiful book
G**.
GREAT READ!
Fascinating reading. The introduction was a bit dry and difficult to get through, but once that was done it was a literal treat for the mind. I'm still reading it, and loving it. I heartily recommend this!
T**R
Five Stars
nice read wets the appetite for more
F**N
Inspiring and educative
A wonderful sneak-peek into the Zohar. Scholem did a great job picking these passages from the extant Zohar texts, and the translation is also very well done. The interpretations and explanations of the Torah, though controversial to the believes and teachings of contemporary (13th century) Judaism, happen to make the old Testament vividly graspable in a way that is part mysticism and part philosophy. An exquisite read.
M**.
A magical, mystical book that nobody is able to decode without taking kabbalah classes.
It's the Zohar. A magical, mystical book that nobody is able to decode without taking kabbalah classes. Personally, I find The Hermetica more approachable and understandable. But that's just my opinion.
A**N
Good book 4 stars because of a dent.
This is a nice book the only problem is there is it came with a dent in it.
S**A
Three Stars
no problems
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