This title offers concise and practical insight into the foundations of Kabbalah and explores how it aims to deepen our connection with the universe and contribute to the search for awareness and true enlightenment. It is a comprehensive illustrated reference guide to the origins, history, principles, symbolism, content and nature of the sacred wisdom of Kabbalah, with guidelines for its practical application to everyday living. You can discover the fundamental ideas of Kabbalah through its best-known images, the Tree of Life and Jacob's Ladder. You can explore Kabbalah's links with Western mystical traditions - hermeticism, alchemy, occultism, the tarot, and magic. It contains authoritative, informed coverage of the fascinating history and development of Kabbalah from its ancient roots to its popularity in the 21st century. Kabbalah is an ancient mystical, or esoteric, tradition deeply rooted at the heart of Judaism, Islam, and Christianity. It has been a source of wonder, mystery, and controversy for more than 2000 years. This lavishly illustrated book covers this fascinating tradition, from its beginnings to its modern incarnation as a mystical path followed by many celebrities.It explains how the Tree of Life and Jacob's Ladder are at the heart of Kabbalistic teaching, bridging the gap between humans and the divine. Beautifully illustrated with over 200 images, this book is essential reading for anyone interested in the intriguing ancient wisdom of Kabbalah.

This title offers concise and practical insight into the foundations of Kabbalah and explores how it aims to deepen our connection with the universe and contribute to the search for awareness and true enlightenment. It is a comprehensive illustrated reference guide to the origins, history, principles, symbolism, content and nature of the sacred wisdom of Kabbalah, with guidelines for its practical application to everyday living. You can discover the fundamental ideas of Kabbalah through its best-known images, the Tree of Life and Jacob's Ladder. You can explore Kabbalah's links with Western mystical traditions - hermeticism, alchemy, occultism, the tarot, and magic. It contains authoritative, informed coverage of the fascinating history and development of Kabbalah from its ancient roots to its popularity in the 21st century. Kabbalah is an ancient mystical, or esoteric, tradition deeply rooted at the heart of Judaism, Islam, and Christianity. It has been a source of wonder, mystery, and controversy for more than 2000 years. This lavishly illustrated book covers this fascinating tradition, from its beginnings to its modern incarnation as a mystical path followed by many celebrities.It explains how the Tree of Life and Jacob's Ladder are at the heart of Kabbalistic teaching, bridging the gap between humans and the divine. Beautifully illustrated with over 200 images, this book is essential reading for anyone interested in the intriguing ancient wisdom of Kabbalah.