Ehyeh: A Kabbalah for Tomorrow
"According to the Jewish mystical tradition of Kabbalah, Ehyeh, or "I shall be," is the deepest, most hidden name of God. Arthur Green, one of the most respected teachers of Jewish mysticism of his generation, uses this simple Hebrew word to unlock the spiritual meaning of Kabbalah for our lives." "Blending Jewish theology and mysticism, Green invites us on a contemporary exploration of Kabbalah, showing how the ancient Jewish mystical tradition can be retooled to address the needs of our...
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"According to the Jewish mystical tradition of Kabbalah, Ehyeh, or "I shall be," is the deepest, most hidden name of God. Arthur Green, one of the most respected teachers of Jewish mysticism of his generation, uses this simple Hebrew word to unlock the spiritual meaning of Kabbalah for our lives." "Blending Jewish theology and mysticism, Green invites us on a contemporary exploration of Kabbalah, showing how the ancient Jewish mystical tradition can be retooled to address the needs of our generation." Drawing on the Zohar and other kabbalistic texts, Green examines the fundamental ideas and spiritual teachings of Kabbalah, encouraging today's modern seeker to stretch to new ways of thinking with both heart and mind, setting us on a rewarding path to the wisdom Kabbalah has to offer. Publishers Weekly In Hebrew, the word "Ehyeh" ("I shall be") is the most sacred and secret name for God. It is this word that drives Arthur Green's Ehyeh: A Kabbalah for Tomorrow, a well-informed introduction to Kabbalah for the spiritual seeker. It is tremendously refreshing to read a Kabbalah book that draws from the well of Jewish scholarly tradition but also successfully speaks to a larger audience. Green, who has studied Jewish mysticism for more than 40 years, has evolved from one who dabbled in psychedelics and Kabbalah in the 1960s to a teacher whose erudition bridges the gap between Kabbalah scholarship and popular interest. After a sensitive autobiographical introduction, Green settles into chapters that explore Kabbalah in the past, present and future. Copyright 2003 Cahners Business Information.
Confession, By Way of a PrefaceIntroduction: Ehyeh As a Name of God11Kabbalah Old and New92There Is Only One193Torah: Creation's Truth Revealed294Sefirot: The One and the Ten395'Olamot: Four Steps to Oneness616Shemot: The Way of Names747Seeking a Path918Great Chain of Being: Kabbalah for an Environmental Age1069All about Being Human: Image, Likeness, Memory12010What about Evil?13811The Life of Prayer15312Community: Where Shekhinah Dwells166Epilogue: To Keep on Learning - Where Do I Go from Here?176Notes187About Jewish Lights193
\ Publishers WeeklyIn Hebrew, the word "Ehyeh" ("I shall be") is the most sacred and secret name for God. It is this word that drives Arthur Green's Ehyeh: A Kabbalah for Tomorrow, a well-informed introduction to Kabbalah for the spiritual seeker. It is tremendously refreshing to read a Kabbalah book that draws from the well of Jewish scholarly tradition but also successfully speaks to a larger audience. Green, who has studied Jewish mysticism for more than 40 years, has evolved from one who dabbled in psychedelics and Kabbalah in the 1960s to a teacher whose erudition bridges the gap between Kabbalah scholarship and popular interest. After a sensitive autobiographical introduction, Green settles into chapters that explore Kabbalah in the past, present and future. Copyright 2003 Cahners Business Information.\ \ \ \ \ Library JournalThis book's title is, according to Jewish mystical teachings, the deepest and most hidden name of God and can be translated as "I shall be." Green (Jewish thought, Brandeis Univ.) claims to be writing for seekers, whether they are Jewish or not, though he does presume "some experience in the spiritual realm" on the part of his readers. He provides an easily digested overview of the history of Kabbalah, the central works and teachings, its relevance for today, and thoughts about its future. Green comfortably shares much of his own personal search while providing suggestions and opportunities for readers to incorporate elements of the Kabbalah into their own spiritual practice. An especially valuable epilog gives suggestions for further study in English, an exhortation and broad method for learning Hebrew, and a detailed road map for even deeper learning once Hebrew is mastered. Substantive but not overwhelming, the book serves well as an introduction to this complex and often oversimplified tradition. Recommended for public and academic libraries.-Stephen Joseph, Butler Cty. Community Coll., PA Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.\ \
