Jewish Customs of Kabbalistic Origin: Their Origin and Practice

by Morris M. Faierstein

Jewish religious practice has been transformed by the Kabbalists of Safed in the sixteenth century. They brought new meaning and importance to many Biblical and rabbinic commandments and created new rituals that have become central practices for Jews of all denominations. This volume describes the origins of these traditions and explains the mystical meaning of these specific practices and rituals. Some of these innovations include: Kabbalat Shabbat,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 161811252X
• ISBN13: 9781618112521
• Release Date: July 2013
• Publisher: Academic Studies Press
• Length: 190 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"