Kabbalah For Dummies presents a balanced perspective of Kabbalah as an “umbrella” for a complex assemblage of mystical Jewish teachings and codification techniques. Kabbalah For Dummies also shows how Kabbalah simultaneously presents an approach to the study of text, the performance of ritual and the experience of worship, as well as how the reader can apply its teaching to everyday life.

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Study, pray, and celebrate the Kabbalah way

Understand the spiritual and ethical teachings of the practice

Curious about Kabbalah? This friendly, plain-English guide clears up the common misconceptions about this mystical tradition, showing you how to incorporate its wisdom into your daily life. You'll explore the history of Kabbalah and its major texts, understand the mystical tree of life, examine Kabbalah controversies and conflicts, and see how Kabbalists grow closer to God.

Discover how to

• How to live life like a Kabbalist
• The big "secret" of Kabbalah
• What Kabbalah is — and isn't
• The importance of karma and reincarnation
• The contributions of great Kabbalists

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies (November 6, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471915904
• ISBN-13: 978-0471915904
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.3 x 0.9 inches