Ethical Tales from the Kabbalah: Stories from the Kabbalistic Ethical Writings
Selected and translated from the Hebrew by Aryeh Wineman\ Originally published under the title Beyond Appearances, these 54 tales recapture a rich yet virtually forgotten chapter in the history of Jewish narrative, forming the important transitional link between the esoteric mystical teachings of the sixteenth-century Kabbalists and the popular tales of the eighteenth-century Eastern European Hasidim.
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Fifty-four charming and evocative tales, especially translated from Hebrew for this volume, recapture a rich yet virtually forgotten chapter in the history of Jewish narrative. They form the important transistional link between the esoteric mystical teachings of the sixteen-century kabbalists and the populists tales of the eighteenth-century Eastern European Hasidim. The author's running commentary further enhances the reader's appreciation of this capitivating material.
Introduction3Sources13The Study of Torah15Deeds of Compassion and Responsibility35Inner Intent and Devotion51The Disclosure of Hidden Truth67The Living and the Dead77Deed and Consequence97Repentance and Penance109Pride and Humility127Moments of Revelation, of Renewal, and of Failure133Some Parables of the Wise155Bibliography171
