A Guide to the Zohar

A Guide to the ZoharThe Zohar is the great medieval compendium of Jewish esoteric and mystical teaching, and the basis of the kabbalistic faith. It is, however, a notoriously difficult text, full of hidden codes, concealed meanings, obscure symbols, and ecstatic expression. This illuminating study, based upon the last several decades of modern Zohar scholarship, unravels the historical and intellectual origins of this rich text and provides an excellent introduction to

The Zohar is the great medieval compendium of Jewish esoteric and mystical teaching, and the basis of the kabbalistic faith. It is, however, a notoriously difficult text, full of hidden codes, concealed meanings, obscure symbols, and ecstatic expression. This illuminating study, based upon the last several decades of modern Zohar scholarship, unravels the historical and intellectual origins of this rich text and provides an excellent introduction to its themes, complex symbolism, narrative structure, and language. A Guide to the Zohar is thus an invaluable companion to the Zohar itself, as well as a useful resource for scholars and students interested in mystical literature, particularly that of the west, from the Middle Ages to the present.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Stanford University Press
Published: 12/11/2003
ISBN: 9780804749084
Pages: 191
Weight: 0.63lbs
Size: 8.62h x 5.42w x 0.53d

Review Citations: Choice 07/01/2004 pg. 2061
Univ PR Books for Public Libry 01/01/2005 pg. 7 - Strongly Recommended