Sefer Yetzira/the Book of Creation: The Book of Creation in Theory and Practice

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Sefer Yetzira/the Book of Creation: The Book of Creation in Theory and Practice
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Aryeh Kaplan
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:624
Dimensions(mm): Height 228,Width 152
Category/GenreLiterary essays
Judaism
Mysticism
ISBN/Barcode 9780877288558
ClassificationsDewey:296.1
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Red Wheel/Weiser
Imprint Red Wheel/Weiser
Publication Date 17 February 2005
Publication Country United States

Description

Now in its 7th printing since republication in 1997, the Sefer Yetzirah has established itself as a primary source for all serious students of Kabbalah. Rabbi Kaplan's translation of this oldest and most mysterious of all Kabbalistic texts provides a unique perspective on the meditative and magical aspects of Kabbalah. He expounds on the dynamics of the spiritual domain, the worlds of Sefirot, souls and angels. This translation is based on Gra version of the Sefer Yetzirah and includes the author's extraordinary commentary on all its mystical aspects including kabbalistic astrology, Ezekiel's vision and the 231 gates. Also included are three alternative versions to make this volume the most complete work on the Sefer Yetzirah available in English.

Author Biography

Aryeh Moshe Eliyahu Kaplan (1934-1983) was an American Orthodox rabbi, author, and translator known for his knowledge of physics and kabbalah. He was lauded as an original thinker and prolific writer and is most well-known for his translations of the Torah and for his writings on Kabbalah and Jewish philosophy.