An insightful exploration of Jewish
mysticism—written especially for Christians.
Kabbalah is well known as the foundation
of the Jewish mystical tradition, but few are aware that
Kabbalah’s spiritual applications extend beyond Jewish
life. In this accessible, intelligent guide, Tamar Frankiel,
PhD, a leading teacher of Jewish mysticism, demystifies the
intricate world of Kabbalah. You will find that the teachings
of Kabbalah are not only for Jewish scholars—anyone can
incorporate this enduring wisdom into everyday life if they
have an open mind and a willing heart.
Unlike the faddish books that discuss
Kabbalah as simply a “magical system,” this book
discusses the evolution of Kabbalah from its origins in Judaism
and gives Christian readers the vocabulary and tools to begin
to understand this long-standing mystical tradition. It also
explores the similarities and differences between Jewish and
Christian mysticism, placing both in a larger and more
comprehensive framework.
• Explore the kabbalistic Tree of
Life to discover how God is expressed in the world around us.
• Examine your life and discover how
it can be understood as part of an unfolding spiritual path.
• Travel through your personal and
collective histories to find a more personal perspective on the
principles of Kabbalah.
• ... and more
“A thoughtful overview of the often elusive cornerstone of Jewish mysticism....Takes a logical approach to explaining the often confusing map of the divine energies.”
—Publishers Weekly
“A blessing for us all. Beautiful
and clear, [it] explains the Tree of Life and tells us how to
use it in our lives. With wisdom and insight, shows us how to
become our true selves (the Divine image) and how to remember
our purpose in life (to become mirrors of Divinity in the
world).”
—Rev.
Peggy Hays, Episcopal priest
“By learning something about
Kabbalah, Christians can deepen their insight into the highest
teachings of their own tradition. The resonance between the two
traditions is profound.”
—Fr.
Thomas Ryan, CSP, director,
Paulist Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations
“Perfectly tailored.... Encourages
us to use the teachings of Kabbalah to rewrite the human story,
not in accordance with politics, but in attunement with
spiritual reality. A must read.”
—Connie
Kaplan, DMin, author of The Invisible Garment and
Dreams Are Letters from the Soul
Dreams Are Letters from the Soul
