Аннотация

A brief survey of the various meanings of "kabbalah" in Jewish tradition, the history of the esoteric-mystical tradition known by this name, the spread of the term to Europe and its various meanings, and contemporary usages of the term in Hebrew and in English in the context of mysticism and New Age phenomena.

"Dan has given us the best concise history of Jewish mysticism.... As a 'very short introduction' to this sublime treasure house, Joseph Dan's book is warmly recommended."--Benjamin Balint, Commentary

"This survey of Kabbalah offers deep history in succinct fashion, resulting in a fascinating and highly readable effort."--Publishers Weekly

"In a little more than a hundred pages, Dan races through more than a thousand years of Jewish religious texts, explaining a vast, amorphous body of beliefs and practices that have influenced Freemasons, Hasidim, Carl Jung, New Age gurus and, more recently, Hollywood celebrities. It's quite a performance, carried off with only a few stumbles."--William Grimes, The New York Times

"A lucid history and explanation of Kabbalah, covering its key periods, texts, figures, and theories. Dan knowledgeably and expertly untangles the complexity of the tradition, specifically addressing misconceptions by discussing what Kabbalah is and what it is not.... This primer is scholarly yet accessible to the lay reader; it's 'Kabbalah for Dummies' sans the cheeky humor."--Library Journal

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