ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0FHT9M1D3

Publisher ‏ : ‎ McGilligan Publishing

Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 15, 2025

Print length ‏ : ‎ 549 pages 

                                            Review of Kabbalah Demystified

 Rabbi Dr. Michael Leo Samuel’s book, “Kabbalah Demystified: A Comprehensive Resource,” is brilliant. I enjoyed it immensely.  I have been a follower of Maimonides’ rationalistic thought since I was a youngster. Rational thinking is essential to me. I respect people who are not rationalists, but I disagree with them. Thus, people may be surprised that I like Samuel’s writing. I like it because it is clear, informative, and comprehensive. It’s an excellent introduction to kabbalah and mysticism. And we need to know what he writes because it is a part of Jewish history as well as current Jewish life.

Most people do not know that Jewish thought and practices have absorbed many kabbalistic ideas, writings, and customs. For example, most people think the song that highlights the Friday night Shabbat........

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