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Friday 25 July 2008

Book Review: A Guide To The Zohar

"The Zohar is one of the primary sources of Qabalistic material we have, and also the largest, spanning a number of volumes in its various translations. Its teachings penetrate the very fabric of Qabalah, both Jewish and Hermetic, even when not overtly referenced. However, it is also one of the most difficult texts to read and interpret, and thus an introductory book is often needed. A Guide to the Zohar by Arthur Green qualifies as one of the best books to fill this need."

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2 comments:

Anonymous said...

I agree entirely with your views regarding Green and the Pritzker edition. The works of Moshe Idel are also most useful as is the 3 volume 'The Wisdom of the Zohar', Isaiah Tishby.

Frater Yechidah said...

Ave Tony,

Yes, the Pritzker Edition is a breath of fresh air in terms of an English translation of the Zohar, and Green is an excellent introduction to the text.

I haven't read any of Tishby's work, but it's on my reading list for the future. Thanks for the suggestion.

LVX,
Dean.

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