Publisher's Synopsis
Beginning with an introduction to the history of Jewish mysticism, this book goes on to trace the major developments in mystical reflection from the early rabbinic period to modern times. It presents a chronological anthology of mystical passages, each prefaced with introductory material that explains the historical context. The author is a rabbi whose other works on Judaism include "Blackwell Dictionary of Judaica", "The Jewish Faith", "An Atlas of Jewish History" and "Judaism and Other Faiths".
