Zohar: Annotated & Explained by Daniel C. Matt (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Zohar by Daniel C. Matt, Andrew Harvey Guides readers step-by-step through the texts that make up the Zohar and explains the inner meanings of this sacred text in a way that is both spiritually enlightening and intellectually fascinating. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The best-selling author of The Essential Kabbalah nowoffers readers the best introduction to the Zohar.The splendor and enigmatic appeal of the Zohar, the major text of the Jewish mystical tradition, has never intrigued readers of all faiths more than it does today. But how can we truly understand it?Daniel C. Matt brings together in one place the most important teachings from the Zohar, the cornerstone of Kabbalah—described as a mixture of theology, mystical psychology, anthropology, myth, and poetry—alongside facing-page stories, notes, and historical background that illuminate and explain the text. Ideal for the first-time reader with no prior knowledge of Jewish mysticism.Guides readers step-by-step through the texts that make up the Zohar—midrash, mystical fantasy, commentary, and Hebrew scripture—and explains the inner meanings of this sacred text, recognized by kabbalists as the most important work of mystical teaching, in a way that is both spiritually enlightening and intellectually fascinating. Author Biography Daniel C. Matt is a leading authority on the Zohar and Kabbalah. He is the author of the best-selling The Essential Kabbalah (translated into seven languages); Zohar: The Book of Enlightenment; God and the Big Bang: Discovering Harmony Between Science and Spirituality (Jewish Lights); and Zohar: Annotated and Explained (SkyLight Paths). He was professor of Jewish spirituality for over twenty years at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, and he continues to lecture around the country on Jewish mysticism and spirituality. He is the author of the first nine volumes of the annotated translation The Zohar: Pritzker Edition, hailed as "a monumental contribution to the history of Jewish thought."Andrew Harvey is the author of many critically acclaimed books, including Son of Man. His memoir A Journey in Ladakh was praised as "one of the best books available on the Western experience of Tibetan spiritual life." His just-published memoir Sun at Midnight was praised by Deepak Chopra, who said, "for those who have gone through the dark night of the soul and for those seeking a genuine understanding of spirituality, this is a very inspiring story." Harvey is also the coauthor of the New York Times bestseller The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying. Born in India, he was the youngest person ever awarded a fellowship to All Souls College, Oxford. He has devoted the past thirty years of his life to study and experiencing the worlds spiritual traditions and is widely recognized as one of our greatest communicators of mysticism and contemplative living today. Table of Contents Foreword ixPreface xixIntroduction to the Zohar xxiAbout the Translation and Annotation xxxiNotes to the Introduction to the Zohar xxxiii1. The Essence of Torah 32. How to Look at Torah 53. The Creation of God 114. The Hidden Light 155. Adams Sin 196. Male and Female 217. Openings 258. The Binding of Abraham and Isaac 319. Josephs Dream 3710. Jacobs Garment of Days 4511. All of Israel Saw the Letters 5512. The Old Man and the Ravishing Maiden 5913. The Gift of Dwelling 7314. The Secret of Sabbath 8315. The Aroma of Infinity 8716. God, Israel, and Shekhinah 9117. The Wedding Celebration 111Notes 126Glossary 130Suggested Readings 133Index of Zohar Passages 135About SkyLight Paths 136 Long Description The best-selling author of The Essential Kabbalah now offers readers the best introduction to the Zohar. The splendor and enigmatic appeal of the Zohar, the major text of the Jewish mystical tradition, has never intrigued readers of all faiths more than it does today. But how can we truly understand it? Daniel C. Matt brings together in one place the most important teachings from the Zohar, the cornerstone of Kabbalah--described as a mixture of theology, mystical psychology, anthropology, myth, and poetry--alongside facing-page stories, notes, and historical background that illuminate and explain the text. Ideal for the first-time reader with no prior knowledge of Jewish mysticism. Guides readers step-by-step through the texts that make up the Zohar--midrash, mystical fantasy, commentary, and Hebrew scripture--and explains the inner meanings of this sacred text, recognized by kabbalists as the most important work of mystical teaching, in a way that is both spiritually enlightening and intellectually fascinating. Details ISBN1683365070 Pages 176 Series SkyLight Illuminations Year 2002 Translator Daniel C. Matt ISBN-10 1683365070 ISBN-13 9781683365075 Format Hardcover Subtitle Annotated & Explained DEWEY 296.162 Illustrations Illustrations, black and white Short Title Zohar Language English Publication Date 2002-07-18 UK Release Date 2002-07-18 Author Andrew Harvey Publisher Jewish Lights Publishing Imprint SkyLight Paths Publishing,US Place of Publication Woodstock Country of Publication United States Alternative 9781893361515 Audience General US Release Date 2002-07-18 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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