Publisher's Synopsis
Qabbalah is a comprehensive guide to the esoteric teachings of the Jewish mystical tradition known as Kabbalah. Written by Isaac Myer, a prominent scholar of comparative religion and occultism in the late 19th century, this book explores the origins, principles, and practices of Kabbalah, as well as its relationship to other mystical traditions such as Hermeticism and Gnosticism. Myer begins by tracing the history of Kabbalah from its roots in ancient Jewish mysticism to its development in medieval Spain and its spread throughout Europe and the Middle East. He then delves into the core teachings of Kabbalah, including the nature of God, the creation of the universe, the structure of the soul, and the process of spiritual transformation. Throughout the book, Myer draws on a wide range of sources, including the Zohar (the central text of Kabbalah), the writings of medieval Kabbalists such as Moses de Leon and Isaac Luria, and the works of contemporary occultists and mystics. He also provides practical guidance for those interested in exploring Kabbalah, including meditative exercises and rituals for invoking the divine presence. Overall, Qabbalah is a fascinating and informative introduction to the mystical world of Kabbalah, written by a scholar with a deep understanding of both the historical and spiritual dimensions of this ancient tradition.1888. The philosophical writings of Solomon Ben Yehudah Ibn Gebirol or Avicebron and their connection with the Hebrew Qabbalah and Sepher ha-Zohar, with remarks upon the antiquity and content of the latter, and translations of selected passages from the same. Also and Ancient Lodge of Initiates, translated from the Zohar, and an abstract of an essay upon the Chinese Qabbalah, contained in the book called the Yih King; a translation of part of the Mystic Theology of Dionysios, the Areopagite; and an account of the construction of the ancient Akkadian and Chaldean universe.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
