The Kabbalistic Tradition: An Anthology of Jewish Mysticism

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This selection offers a comprehensive survey of the 'Kabbalah', the body of writings in the Jewish mystical tradition. 'The Torah is both hidden and revealed ... there is a secret meaning to the holy Torah that is not written down explicitly or explained in it' This selection offers a comprehensive survey of the 'Kabbalah', the body of writings in the Jewish mystical tradition. It features texts from a variety of literary forms, from the earliest biblical sources through to the early twentieth century, with a section on 'practical kabbalistic knowledge and procedure' to appeal to the modern market.

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Alan Unterman is a retired professor of comparative religion at Manchester University. His many books include Historical Dictionary of the Jews and The Kabbalistic Tradition.