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The mystic quest : an introduction to Jewish mysticism by David S. Ariel is a religious work available to read on EtoBox.
What is The mystic quest : an introduction to Jewish mysticism about?
The Mystic Quest is a lucid, accessible introduction to the esoteric mystical tradition in Judaism known as Kabbalah. <p>Jewish mysticism is a rich and varied tradition of secret teachings and practices that has been a part of Judaism since antiquity. Ariel locates the Jewish mystical tradition within the context of Jewish history and traces its evolution throughout the ages, concluding with the role of mysticism in contemporary Judaism.</p> <p>David S. Ariel is president of the Cleveland College of Jewish Studies.</p> <p>A lucid, accessible introduction to the esoteric mystical tradition in Judaism known as Kabbalah. "The first comprehensive history of Jewish mystics to make its ideas accessible to the nonspecialist. Readers, Jewish or non-Jewish, with an interest in mysticism will find much knowledge here."--Publishers Weekly. </p>
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It is typically read by readers engaging with religious study and devotional practice.
Common subject areas: religion, theology.
- Author
- David S. Ariel
- Publisher
- Schocken Books, Incorporated
- Published
- 1992
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780805210033
- Category
- religious
- Subjects
- Religion, Judaism, History
- Rating
- 3.6 / 5 (18 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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