The Mystical Origins of Hasidism
Download or Read eBook The Mystical Origins of Hasidism PDF written by Rachel Elior and published by Liverpool University Press. This book was released on 2006-11-28 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Rachel Elior |
Publisher | : Liverpool University Press |
Total Pages | : 272 |
Release | : 2006-11-28 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781909821309 |
ISBN-13 | : 1909821306 |
Rating | : 4/5 (09 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Mystical Origins of Hasidism by : Rachel Elior
Book excerpt: This very accessible introduction to hasidism as a movement opens a new window on its mystical underpinnings. It discusses the origins and dissemination of hasidism and the literature that facilitated this; the theological basis of hasidism and the mystical significance of the tsadik; the major figures of hasidism; and the complex links to kabbalah and Sabbatianism. The discussion of the intellectual and social implications highlights the eighteenth century as a key period in modern Jewish history.