Kabbalah An Introduction to Jewish Mysticism

"Kabbalah is a clear, accessible primer and introduction to the major teachings of the Jewish mystics and dominant forms of Jewish mystical experiences, as well as to the significant texts that constitute classical Jewish mystical literature."--BOOK JACKET.

Byron L. Sherwin is Distinguished Service Professor of Jewish Philosophy and Mysticism at Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies in Chicago.

Preface

ix

Entering the Orchard: An Invitation to Jewish Mysticism

1

(12)

Five Models of Jewish Mystical Experience

13

(16)

Normal Mysticism

29

(18)

Access Codes: The Sefirot

47

(38)

Mystical Intimacy

85

(20)

Addressing God's Needs

105

(14)

Drawing Down Divine Grace

119

(16)

Prophetic Kabbalah

135

(28)

Combined Models: Religious Life

163

(34)

Combined Models: Magic and Messianic Redemption

197

(26)

Glossary

223

(2)

For Further Study: A Bibliographical Essay

225

(8)

Index

233

(16)

About the Author

249

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