La cabala

This isn't an easy read, which is why I took almost four months to read it. However, it's absolutely essential for approaching the Zohar and other kabbalistic works without falling into New Age misconceptions. Scholem breaks down the personalities, subjects in the Zohar, and the movements and mystic Leggi tutto

There's nothing "new age" about this book. This is the best academic book on the history of Kabbalah. It is easy to read but it can be a little difficult to understand in parts. It's worth the effort. I particularly liked the explanation about tension that exists between religious authority and myst Leggi tutto

Gershom Sholem is seen by many to be the father or modern academic study of the Kabbalah, and this book is one of many that cements this reputation. This is a very dense book on the subject of its title. And a fascinating look at how the Kabbalah developed throughout its recorded history. A lot of i Leggi tutto

Spiega molto bene le possibili origini della Cabala, come varia nel tempo e nei movimenti che l’adottano ed in generale come si è stratificata nei secoli. Analizza molto bene i vari nomi e la loro etimologia ed i concetti principali di cui tratta. Fa comprendere bene la portata del fenomeno e tutti Leggi tutto

Detailed information on Kabbalah, some great masters such as Abu Lafia, well written.

Very interesting book.

could be explained easier

Excellent overview of Kabbalah and its many traditions: highly recommended for any scholar of religion!