Kabbalah Handbook

Kabbalah Handbook
Author: Gabriella Samuel
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 484
Release: 2007-10-18
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781585425600

A comprehensive single-volume reference guide to the terms and ideas of Kabbalah by a longtime teacher of Jewish mysticism -perfect for the serious student and newcomer alike. People of all faiths and backgrounds are drawn to the inspiration, knowledge, and spiritual insight that Kabbalah offers. But too often writings on Jewish mysticism are impenetrable for the novice, overly simplified for the advanced student, or misrepresent and sensationalize Kabbalistic practice. The Kabbalah Handbook is the first comprehensive single-volume Kabbalah reference guide that is indispensable for Kabbalah students of every level. The Kabbalah Handbook features: - more than five hundred key terms and concepts in straightforward, easy-to-read definitions and thorough, well-researched discussions; - Hebrew, English, and Hebrew transliteration for each item; - the language of origin for each term; - a discussion of all sides of differing opinions within Kabbalistic philosophy; - pronunciation guides; - nondiscriminatory, gender-neutral language; - important historical information; - extensive cross-referencing that enables readers to find all terms, whether they are looking up a word in English or transliterated Hebrew; - twenty-eight original and innovative illustrations; - thirty-two tables and charts that organize and break down unwieldy material into manageable items; and - appendices covering topics such as the 613 Mitzvot (biblical commandments), the lunar calendar, and the sacred names of God.

The Practical Kabbalah Guidebook

The Practical Kabbalah Guidebook
Author: C. J. M. Hopking
Publisher: Godsfield Press
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2003-01-03
Genre: Cabala
ISBN: 9781841811154

The essence of Kabbalah is contained within the glyph of the Tree of Life, which represents a map of human consciousness and which offers a route to the divine. This guide is an introduction to a popular spiritual tradition.

Kabbalah: A Guide for the Perplexed

Kabbalah: A Guide for the Perplexed
Author: Pinchas Giller
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 234
Release: 2011-10-27
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1441176756

Kabbalah: A Guide for the Perplexed is a concise and accessible introduction to the major elements of the prevalent metaphysical system of Judaism, Kabbalah. The book covers the historical and theoretical essence of Kabbalah, offering a clear definition of the term and the limitations of what Kabbalah is and is not. Pinchas Giller provides an overview of the history of the movement, reflecting the sweep of Jewish history as a whole, and examines its metaphysical system, the advanced mythos of early and later Luria, doctrines of the soul, and the mysteries of Jewish religious practice and law. The book concludes with a summary of the contemporary kabbalistic phenomena, particularly in light of the notoriety of some modern purveyors of Kabbalah. As cogent and objective as possible, this is the ideal companion for those wishing to gain a sound understanding of this often perplexing mystical aspect of Judaism.

Kabbalah, Magic, and the Great Work of Self-transformation

Kabbalah, Magic, and the Great Work of Self-transformation
Author: Lyam Thomas Christopher
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
Total Pages: 385
Release: 2006
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 0738708933

Advancing to higher levels of ritual magic with purpose and power requires an exaltation of consciousness-a spiritual transformation that can serve as an antitode to the seeming banality of modern life. Based on Kabbalistic techniques, the teachings of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, and an Hermetic tradition spanning nearly two thousand years, this innovative new work introduces the history of the Golden Dawn and its mythology, the Tree of Life, Deities, demons, rules for practicing magic, and components of effective ritual. A comprehensive course of self-initiation using Israel Regardie's seminal Golden Dawn as a key reference point, Kabbalah, Magic and the Great Work of Self-Transformation guides you through the levels of the Golden Dawn system of ritual magic. Each grade in this system corresponds with a sphere in the Kabbalistic Tree of Life and includes daily rituals, required reading, written assignments, projects, and additional exercises. Knowledgeable and true to tradition, author Lyam Thomas Christopher presents a well-grounded and modern step-by-step program toward spiritual attainment, providing a lucid gateway toward a more awakened state. Finalist for the Coalition of Visionary Resources Award for Best Magick/Shamanism Book

Kabbalistic Handbook for the Practicing Magician

Kabbalistic Handbook for the Practicing Magician
Author: Joseph C. Lisiewski
Publisher: Original Falcon Press
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2008-10-01
Genre: Cabala
ISBN: 9781935150886

For the practising Magician, there is no more crucial working knowledge than the Kabbalah. This complex structure serves as the backdrop against which the magician's thoughts, ideas, ritual and ceremonial work are placed, and is the archetype which breathes life into secret occult practices. Yet, none of the numerous books on 'Qabalah' give those 'on-the-spot' attributions, correspondences and key concepts in a 'user-friendly' style. Until now. And this handbook gives you even more. It includes never-before-published techniques that enables Western Magic -- including Golden Dawn Magic -- to work flawlessly every time! Never again will you need to wade through voluminous chapters of many different books looking for the Kabbalistic information you need. In addition, you will have a course of instruction that will enable that knowledge to work for you as never before. The field is cleared for your main objective: the realisation of your desires, manifested through properly executed ritual and ceremonial work.

Kabbalah for Beginners

Kabbalah for Beginners
Author: Michael Laitman
Publisher: Laitman Kabbalah Publishers
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2004-01-01
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 097323153X

The Kabbalist Rabbi Laitman, who was the student and personal assistant to Rabbi Baruch Ashlag from 1979-1991, follows in the footsteps of his rabbi in passing on the wisdom of Kabbalah to the world. This book is based on sources that were passed down by Rabbi Baruch's father, Rabbi Yehuda Ashlag (Baal HaSulam), the author of 'the Sulam', the commentaries on The Book of Zohar, who continued the ways of the Ari and Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai and many great Kabbalists throughout the generations before them. The goal of this book is to assist individuals in confronting the first stages of the spiritual realm. This unique method of study, which encourages sharing this wisdom with others, not only helps overcome the trials and tribulations of everyday life, but initiates a process in which individuals extend themselves beyond the standard limitations of today's world.

Kabbalah for Health & Wellness

Kabbalah for Health & Wellness
Author: Mark Stavish
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2007
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0738709778

Shrouded in secrecy and symbols, Kabbalah can be downright daunting for beginners. Mark Stavish bypasses the baroque ritual and cuts to the core of this esoteric tradition in "Kabbalah for Health & Wellness. " Blending Kabbalist teachings with energy healing, this accessible, user-friendly guide offers a clear and practical application of Kabbalah. Students can learn to use the Tree of Life, the Hebrew alphabet, the Middle Pillar, planetary powers, and alchemy to direct energy for physical and emotional healing. Guided imagery techniques, meditations, and other exercises anchor these concepts in daily life-transforming mere ideas into personal knowledge, power, and experience. Requiring only fifteen minutes daily, these practices are designed to enhance healing potential, inspire spiritual awakening, and introduce readers to the lifelong "Path of Becoming."

Kabbalah

Kabbalah
Author: Mari Silva
Publisher:
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2021-02-07
Genre:
ISBN:

Do you find yourself drawn to the mystical Kabbalah? Are you a beginner, seeking to understand what this wonderful, Kabbalistic way of life is all about? Perhaps you're seeking more information about Jewish mysticism? Whatever the case, this book will show you the very basics about Kabbalah, the essential philosophies that form the foundations of Jewish mysticism, and how you can apply this knowledge to your life. In this book, you'll learn: What the Kabbalah is (and what it isn't!) The Hermetic Qabalah, and its fundamental principles The core Kabbalistic concepts you need to know to get your practice right The angels that are most relevant to the practice of Kabbalah Kabbalah and its divine connection to the stars The difference between the knowable and unknowable Divine The five levels of your soul and how we ascend them and descend them The sacred Kabbalistic texts that form the main source of your Kabbalistic knowledge And lots more! With this handy guidebook as your starting point, you can finally take the plunge into your practice of Kabbalah. You will find this book to be a refreshing one, as you learn that you don't have to be a rabbi, or know how to speak fluent Hebrew or Aramaic, or even be a Jew before you enjoy the light of the Kabbalah in your life. Before you read any other book, use this one as a launchpad, and you won't have to deal with the confusion that most beginners often experience when reading other texts. Click the "add to cart" button to learn how to follow the way of Kabbalah.

The Kabbalah Reader

The Kabbalah Reader
Author: Edward Hoffman
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2010-04-13
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0834822474

This comprehensive and accessible entrée into the world of Kabbalah covers 1,600 years of Jewish mystical thought and features a variety of thinkers—from the renowned to the obscure—unavailable in any other volume. It’s a fresh take on an ancient tradition compiled by Edward Hoffman, a psychologist and respected scholar of Judaism, who reveals how this supposedly esoteric material is relevant to a host of contemporary concerns, such as ethics, emotional health, intuition and creativity, meditation, social relations and leadership, and higher states of consciousness. Contributors include: Moses Chaim Luzzatto, Moses Cordovero, Abraham Abulafia, Maimonides, Nachmanides, The Maharal, Nachman of Breslov, The Baal Shem Tov, The Gaon of Vilna, The Netziv, The Ben Ish Chai, Yehudah Ashlag, Kalonymus Shapira, Baba Sali, Abraham Joshua Heschel, Menachem Mendel Schneersohn, Adin Steinsaltz, Zalman M. Schachter-Shalomi, Jonathan Sacks, and many others, along with excerpts from the Sefer Yetzirah, Sefer HaBahir, and Sefer HaZohar.