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Isaiah Tishby - The Wisdom of the Zohar. An Anthology of Texts.  - 9781874774280 - V9781874774280
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The Wisdom of the Zohar. An Anthology of Texts.

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Description for The Wisdom of the Zohar. An Anthology of Texts. Paperback. 'A classic, a landmark in modern Hebrew letters. Beautifully written and deeply learned .. the appearance of the long-awaited English translation is a cause for celebration.' Elliot Ginsburg, Journal of Religion Translator(s): Goldstein, David. Num Pages: 1700 pages. BIC Classification: HRJ; HRLC1; HRLK2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 154 x 90. Weight in Grams: 2498.
The Zohar is the fundamental work of Jewish mysticism. Isaiah Tishby’s classic and definitive Wisdom of the Zohar makes the world of the Zohar available to the English-speaking reader in all its complexity and poetry. The extended extracts are arranged by topic, each section being prefaced by introductory explanations and accompanied by copious notes. There is also a General Introduction on the complex symbolism of the Zohar and on its historical and literary background. The scholarly value of David Goldstein’s acclaimed translation is enhanced by an index expanded to include references to passages cited in the introduction and ... Read more

Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
The Littman Library of Jewish Civilization United Kingdom
Number of pages
1700
Condition
New
Number of Pages
1654
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781874774280
SKU
V9781874774280
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About Isaiah Tishby
Isaiah Tishby was Emeritus Professor of Philosophical, Mythical, and Ethical Hebrew at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem until his death in 1992. He was awarded the Bialik Prize 1972, the Israel Prize 1979, and the Rothschild Prize 1982, mainly for his work on The Wisdom of the Zohar. David Goldstein, late Curator of Hebrew Books and Manuscripts at the British ... Read more

Reviews for The Wisdom of the Zohar. An Anthology of Texts.
‘Excellent English translation . . . We are presented not only with the best available English translation of large sections of the Zohar but with an extensive, informed running commentary . . . a brilliant introduction that situates the Zohar in its historical and theological context . . . with an extensive, informed running commentary that for the first time ... Read more

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