Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""The Essenes: Their History and Doctrines; The Kabbalah its Doctrines, Development and Literature"" by Christian D. Ginsburg is a comprehensive guide to the history and teachings of two important mystical traditions. The first section of the book explores the Essenes, a Jewish sect that existed during the Second Temple period. The author delves into their origins, beliefs, and practices, including their strict adherence to the Torah, their communal living arrangements, and their emphasis on spiritual purity.The second section of the book focuses on the Kabbalah, a mystical tradition within Judaism that seeks to understand the nature of God and the universe. The author provides an overview of the development of Kabbalistic thought, from its early origins in Jewish mysticism to its more complex and esoteric teachings in the Middle Ages. He also discusses the literature of the Kabbalah, including the Zohar, the central text of Kabbalistic thought.Overall, ""The Essenes: Their History and Doctrines; The Kabbalah its Doctrines, Development and Literature"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and teachings of these two important mystical traditions within Judaism. The author's clear and concise writing style, combined with his extensive knowledge of the subject matter, make this book an accessible and informative read.1864 and 1863. The text is comprised of two essays, one on The Essenes, the second on the Kabbalah. The Essenes is a sect or order of Judaism, found in ecclesiastical histories and Cyclopaedias, and is derived from the short notices of Philo, Pliny, Josephus, Solinus, Porphyry, Eusebius and Epiphanius. In this essay the author strives to give an impartial statement of the doctrines and practices of the Essenes and to show their relationship to both Judaism and Christianity. The Kabbalah is a system of religious philosophy or theosophy that has captivated the minds of some of the greatest thinkers of Christendom in centuries past. With this writing, the author's aim is to provide an elementary guide for those who wish to be initiated into the mysteries of this theosophy.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.
