An account of Kabbalah and its impact outside of Judaism offers a concise and highly accurate look at the history and character of the various systems developed by the adherents of the Kabbalah.[...]
Interest in Jewish mysticism is, in our generation, widespread and growing. From Hebrew schools to Hollywood, people of all backgrounds and levels of knowledge are pursuing the subject. Books, magazines, journals, and classes are rapidly growing in number. One result of this burst of interest and p[...]
An excellent overview of the history of Jewish mysticism from its early beginnings to contemporary Hasidism...scholarly and complex.--Library JournalAn excellent work, clear and solidly documented by Joseph Dan on Gershom Scholem and on his work.--Notes BibliographiquesAn excellent guide to Scholem'[...]
Kabbala har integrerats i många nutida spiritualistiska fenomen. Åtskilliga kritiker har hävdat att exempelvis den kabbala som praktiseras i Hollywood snarare är ett misch-masch av New age än länkad till genuin tradition. I Kabbala - em introduktion blottlägger Joseph Dan en rad av de myter s[...]
The most in-depth and scholarly panorama of Western spirituality ever attempted!In one series, the original writings of the universally acknowledged teachers of the Catholic, Protestant, Eastern Orthodox, Jewish, Islamic and Native American traditions have been critically selected, translated and in[...]
For courses in Advanced Medical Life Support, Paramedic, Continuing Education and In-Service Training. Can be used for the NAEMT AMLS course and is also a perfect compliment to the medical sections of a paramedic course. Going well beyond the DOT paramedic curriculum, this text offers a high level-[...]
Joseph Dan is one of the world's leading authorities on Jewish mysticism. In this superb anthology, Dan not only presents illuminating excerpts from the most important mystical texts, but also delves into the very meaning of mysticism itself. Dan takes readers through the historical development of J[...]
Provides a practical approach for establishing, managing and operating a comprehensive Information Assurance program. This book explains and defines the theories and processes that will help a company protect its proprietary information including: the need to assess the level of risk; and, the need [...]