The Kabbalah: its doctrines, development, and literature by Christian D. Ginsburg
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"The Kabbalah: Its Doctrines, Development, and Literature" by Christian D. Ginsburg is a scholarly exploration of the Kabbalistic tradition, written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the intricate beliefs and historical evolution of Kabbalah, a mystical and philosophical system within Jewish thought. Ginsburg aims to unveil the depth of Kabbalistic doctrines and their significant influence on both Jewish and Christian intellectual landscapes. The opening of the book introduces readers
to the foundational concepts of Kabbalah, emphasizing its historical significance and its origins in divine teachings passed down through figures like Adam, Abraham, and Moses. Ginsburg highlights the Kabbalah as a theosophy that encompasses profound doctrines regarding the nature of the Supreme Being, cosmogony, and the relationship between the Divine and humanity. He details the tradition's development through millennia, tracing its influence on notable philosophers and scholars, and sets the stage for a deeper analysis of its principles, particularly the concept of the Sephiroth, which represent the ten emanations of divine attributes. The rich narratives that Ginsburg begins with present Kabbalah not merely as an abstract philosophy, but as a living tradition steeped in history and spiritual aspiration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Ginsburg, Christian D. (Christian David), 1831-1914 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Kabbalah: its doctrines, development, and literature |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: George Routledge & Sons Limited,1920. |
| Credits | Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BM: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Judaism |
| Subject | Cabala |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 69243 |
| Release Date | Oct 26, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 19, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1218 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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