The Secret Doctrine in Israel a Study of the Zohar and its Connections

The Secret Doctrine in Israel: A Study of the Zohar and its Connections is a book written by Arthur Edward Waite. It is an in-depth exploration of the Zohar, a mystical text of Jewish Kabbalah, and its connections to other ancient wisdom traditions. Waite examines the origins and development of the Zohar, its symbolism, and its teachings on topics such as creation, the nature of God, and the spiritual path. He also explores the links between the Zohar and other mystical traditions, including Hermeticism, Gnosticism, and Christian mysticism. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the Zohar and its place in the history of esotericism, making it an essential resource for scholars and practitioners of Jewish mysticism and other spiritual traditions.Contents: Early Students of Kabalism; Hidden Church of Israel; Majesty of God in Kabalism; Doctrine of Cosmology; Myth of the Earthly Paradise; Serpent, Son of the Morning, and Fall of the Angels; Fall of Man; Legend of the Deluge; Covenant with Abraham; Of Moses, the Master of the Law; Temples in Jerusalem; Coming of Messiah; Soul in Kabalism Doctrine Concerning Sheol; Concerning Resurrection; Mystery of Shekinah; Mystery of Sex; Occult Sciences; Developments of Later Kabalism; Alleged Christian Elements; Conclusion on Jewish Theosophy.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.