The Kabbalah

The Kabbalah: Its Doctrines, Development and Literature is a comprehensive book written by Christian D. Ginsburg. The book explores the history, beliefs, and literature of Kabbalah, a Jewish mystical tradition that dates back to the Middle Ages. The author provides an in-depth analysis of the Kabbalistic teachings and their development over time, including the different schools of thought that emerged within the tradition. The book also covers the major works of Kabbalistic literature, including the Zohar, the Sefer Yetzirah, and the Bahir. The author delves into the symbolism and metaphysics of Kabbalah, explaining the concepts of the ten Sefirot and the Tree of Life. The book also explores the influence of Kabbalah on other mystical traditions, such as Christian mysticism and Hermeticism. Overall, The Kabbalah: Its Doctrines, Development and Literature is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and teachings of this fascinating mystical tradition.1925. In this work, the author states that the Kabbalah was first taught by God himself to a select company of angels, who formed a theosophic school in Paradise. After the fall, the angels most graciously communicated this heavenly doctrine to the disobedient child of the earth, to furnish the protoplasts with the means of returning to their pristine nobility and felicity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.