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Book Synopsis: Jewish esotericism is the oldest and most influential continuous occult tradition in the West. Presenting lore that can spiritually enrich your life, this one-of-a-kind encyclopedia is devoted to the esoteric in Judaism—the miraculous and the mysterious. In this second edition, Rabbi Geoffrey W. Dennis has added over thirty new entries and significantly expanded over one hundred other entries, incorporating more knowledge and passages from primary sources.
This comprehensive treasury of Jewish teachings, drawn from sources spanning Jewish scripture, the Talmud, the Midrash, the Kabbalah, and other esoteric branches of Judaism, is exhaustively researched yet easy to use. It includes over one thousand alphabetical entries, from Aaron to Zohar Chadesh, with extensive cross-references to related topics and new illustrations throughout. Drawn from the well of a great spiritual tradition, the secret wisdom within these pages will enlighten and empower you.
Praise: "An erudite and lively compendium of Jewish magical beliefs, practices, texts, and individuals...This superb, comprehensive encyclopedia belongs in every serious library."—Richard M. Golden, Director of the Jewish Studies Program, University of North Texas, and editor of The Encyclopedia of Witchcraft: The Western Tradition
"Rabbi Dennis has performed a tremendously important service for both the scholar and the novice in composing a work of concise information about aspects of Judaism unbeknownst to most, and intriguing to all."—Rabbi Gershon Winkler, author of Magic of the Ordinary: Recovering the Shamanic in Judaism
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Discover the ancient mystical secrets of Jewish esotericism with The Encyclopedia of Jewish Myth, Magic & Mysticism: Second Edition. This extraordinary book is a comprehensive treasury of spiritual teachings that will enrich your life and open your mind to the miraculous and mysterious aspects of Judaism. Whether you're a scholar or a novice, this easy-to-use encyclopedia is a must-have resource that delves deep into the esoteric branches of Judaism.
With over thirty new entries and expanded knowledge from primary sources, this second edition by Rabbi Geoffrey W. Dennis is an invaluable guide to Jewish mysticism. It includes over one thousand alphabetical entries, encompassing everything from Aaron to Zohar Chadesh, and provides extensive cross-references to related topics. The addition of new illustrations throughout the book further enhances the learning experience.
As praised by Richard M. Golden, Director of the Jewish Studies Program at the University of North Texas and editor of The Encyclopedia of Witchcraft: The Western Tradition, this encyclopedia belongs in every serious library. Its erudite and lively compendium of Jewish magical beliefs, practices, texts, and individuals will provide a profound understanding of Jewish esotericism.
Rabbi Gershon Winkler, author of Magic of the Ordinary: Recovering the Shamanic in Judaism, hails this work as a tremendously important service to both scholars and novices. The concise and fascinating information offered within this book will truly intrigue everyone interested in the mystical aspects of Judaism.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to enlighten and empower yourself with the secret wisdom of Jewish myth, magic, and mysticism. Order your copy of The Encyclopedia of Jewish Myth, Magic & Mysticism: Second Edition today and delve into a world of spiritual enlightenment and profound knowledge.
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