Jewish Mysticism by Dan Cohn-Sherbok

Jewish Mysticism by Dan Cohn-Sherbok

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After an introduction to the history of Jewish mysticism, this book traces the major developments in mystical reflection since the early rabbinic period. It presents a chronological anthology of mystical passages, each prefaced with introductory material explaining the historial context.

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Jewish Mysticism by Dan Cohn-Sherbok

Beginning with an introduction to the history of Jewish mysticism, this book goes on to trace the major developments in mystical reflection from the early rabbinic period to modern times. It presents a chronological anthology of mystical passages, each prefaced with introductory material that explains the historical context. The author is a rabbi whose other works on Judaism include "Blackwell Dictionary of Judaica", "The Jewish Faith", "An Atlas of Jewish History" and "Judaism and Other Faiths".
"Rabbi Cohn-Sherbok deserves applause for the clarity and brevity of this slim, engorssing introduction" * Publishers Weekly *
Rabbi Professor Dan Cohn-Sherbok is a lecturer at the University of Kent, and a visiting Professor of Interfaith Dialogue at the University of Middlesex. He is the author of many books in the field of Jewish Studies.
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ISBN 13 9781851681044
ISBN 10 1851681043
Title Jewish Mysticism
Author Dan Cohn Sherbok
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Oneworld Publications
Year published 1995-10-05
Number of pages 208
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