Books about Kabbalah

Complete Magician's Tables

by Stephen Skinner

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"Stephen Skinner has truly provided a great service for magicians with the publication of this monumental opus. No longer will practitioners of the Art have to be content with Crowley's problematic 777, as its contents have been revised, expanded and (where applicable) corrected by Skinner, and laid out in a format that's actually more accessable and easier to read. ..."

The Essential Zohar: The Source of Kabbalistic Wisdom

by Rav P.S. Berg

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"I don't understand all the positive reviews for this book; they must have been written by people who are literally ignorant of this topic. Frankly, all of Berg's books on Kabbalah are full of terrible translations, censored and edited texts, and horrible commentary. His "explanations" are rejected by all Jewish authorities, Orthodox and non-Orthodox, religious and academic. ..."

A Guide to the Zohar (Zohar: The Pritzker Editions)

by Arthur Green

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"There are many books on Kabbalah and the Zohar in English floating around these days, but this one is understandable, accessible, profound and academic. Professor Green introduced Daniel Matt to Ms Pritzker, and got the ball rolling on the what probably will be a 15 year translation project for the Pritzker Edition of the Zohar. ..."

Temple of High Witchcraft: Ceremonies, Spheres and The Witches' Qabalah

by Christopher Penczak

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"This book is the fourth in a series on Witchcraft by Penczak. It follows a very similar layout to previous volumes. The first four chapters introductory reading, then thirteen lessons to be studied in a year and a day. The first lesson is basics, then one lesson for each sepherot (plus Da'ath), then ending with an initiation. ..."

The Way: Using the Wisdom of Kabbalah for Spiritual Transformation and Fulfillment

by Michael Berg

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"This book is an incredible book. If you were ever curious about Kabbalah this book is the answer. Michael Berg provides the reader with a clear interpretation of the meaning of Kabbalah, the meaning and purpose of life, and practical steps toward transformation. However, by no means should a reader look to Kabbalah as some kind of magic nor should a reader expect instant transformation. ..."

Meditation and Kabbalah (PBK)

by Aryeh Kaplan

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"This is the best, most Jewishly-authentic book on kabbalah available in English today. Neither a pop "new age" book nor a contemporary attempt to "update" Judaism, it was written by a practicing orthodox rabbi who knew what he was talkng about! Rabbi Kaplan's clear explanations and lucid translations of important source texts were among the first to appear in English, making this almost-forgotten meditation tradition more accessible once more. ..."

Kabbalah on Green: Consciousness and the Environment (Technology for the Soul)

by Yehuda Berg

Because of the well-known red string, worn on the left wrist to ward off negative entergy, the color red is often associated with Kabbalah. But green is also a powerful color in this ancient tradition. It represents the central column between right and left, positive and negative, giving and receiving. ...

God Is a Verb

by David Cooper

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"I was hoping that "God Is a Verb" would enlighten me on the Kabbalah, or Jewish mysticism. Unfortunately, I didn't come away with a much better understanding, but it was an interesting read.A warning--"God Is a Verb" is tough reading, particularly the first 2/3rds of it. Be prepared to take it slow, because there is an awful lot to absorb.What the book does well is set out a pathway toward not necessarily enlightenment, but a better way to live life. ..."

Spirit Song: The Introduction of No-Eyes

by Mary Summer Rain

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"... My girlfriend recommended I read this book, and I'm glad I listened to her. If you have ever read, and enjoyed, any of the many books of Carlos Castaneda ( now passed away - ? ) about his continuing adventures with ( and without ) the Native American Indian shaman-teacher, Don Juan, then you most certainly will also enjoy reading this series of "NO-EYES BOOKS" ( as some call them ) by the gifted author, Mary Summer Rain. ..."

Encyclopedia of Jewish Myth, Magic and Mysticism

by Geoffrey W. Dennis

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"The Encyclopedia of Jewish Myth, Magic and Mysticism provides a much needed accessible reference resource for the crowded field of Jewish mysticism. Although it is an encyclopedia Rabbi Dennis' book is also an entertaining read. It is scholarly in its approach to the material but clearly written for a wide audience. ..."