{"product_id":"kabbalah-the-way-of-the-jewish-mystic-9781611806236","title":"Kabbalah: The Way of the Jewish Mystic","description":"\u003cb\u003eUnraveling the web of ancient traditions hidden in such texts as the \u003ci\u003eSefer Yetzirah\u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eZohar\u003c\/i\u003e, this book traces history and offers an accessible introduction to understanding Kabbalah and its practices.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJewish mysticism has flourished--sometimes brilliantly, sometimes darkly--over five thousand years. This pioneering, popular text on Jewish mysticism was the first written for a general audience, and in it, Perle Besserman offers a lively and accessible introduction to the methods, schools, and practitioners of this intriguing world. She traces the history of Kabbalah through the lives of its illustrious scholars and saints and unravels the web of ancient traditions hidden in such texts as \u003ci\u003eSefer Yetzirah\u003c\/i\u003e and the\u003ci\u003e Zohar\u003c\/i\u003e. Running through these pages are the words of the outstanding Kabbalists and mystics--including Simeon bar Yohai, Isaac Luria, Abraham Abulafia, and the Baal Shem Tov--giving instructions on practices ranging from contemplation of the Bible's secret teachings to ritual, ecstatic prayer, and intensive meditation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerle Epstein, Ph.D., is a descendant of the Baal Shem Tov. As Perle Besserman, she is the author of \u003ci\u003eTeachings of the Jewish Mystics \u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eShambhala Guide to Kabbalah and Jewish Mysticism. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Shambhala","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50641731125522,"sku":"9781611806236","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_910c2682-4533-43d2-9d8f-ab415b2828d8.jpg?v=1752576763","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/kabbalah-the-way-of-the-jewish-mystic-9781611806236","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}