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Zohar The

1956ref. 5216-724212 Small library stamps FLEP BLEP Private Temple Name & Presentation Plate FPD else content appears as unread and unblemished with dark blue cloth covered boards displaying no significant surface/edge wear Synopsis: THE ZOHAR translated into English for the first time is the classic work of Kabbalah taking the form of a commentary on the Pentateuch and providing a significant textbook on Jewish Mysticism. The work written in both Hebrew and Aramaic purports to be a record of discourses between Rabbi Simeon ben Yohai of the second century of the common era and contemporary mystical exegetes. Whilst the authorship of the Zohar has long been disputed its considerable influence on the Jewish people to this day remains unquestioned. In fact it reached a degree of importance comparable to the Bible and the Talmud. Within its several parts will be found The Book of the Veiled Mystery consisting of chapters inserted in Exodus dealing with the Creation the human soul and the relationship between spirit and matter. Another section The Secrets of the Torah provides treatment of Kabbalistic angelology and the mysteries clustering around the Divine Name and the Divine Unity. A third part The True Shepherd lays down definite precepts and rules of conduct. The fifth section concentrates on gematria i.e. the permutations and combinations of the letters of the Hebrew alphabet and Hebrew numerals. But perhaps most significant is the Zohar's own view of the correct method of biblical exegesis in which it says: "Woe unto those who see in the Law nothing but simple narratives and ordinary words. Were this really the case then we could not even today compose a Law equally worthy of admiration. But it is quite otherwise.Every word of the Law contains an elevated sense and a sublime mystery.The narratives of the Law are but the raiment in which it is swathed. Do not mistake the raiment for the Law itself." Since its compilation few works have exercised such an influence on people as the Zohar. It was said if a mortal had written it he must have been inspired from above. Insurance & handling is included free. Extra Charges/Fees apply on Shipments Outside The U.S. and Expedited Shipments. Oversize and/or heavy books may require additional fees. Will advise Written 7.19.2021AK #5216-72421 Img. 6448 Updated 5.3.2025 Soncino Press Museum House hardcover

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