The Date And Authorship Of The Book Of Splendor

By Arthur Edward Waite

Book Overview

""The Date and Authorship of the Book of Splendor"" is a scholarly work by Arthur Edward Waite that explores the origins and history of the mystical Jewish text known as the Zohar. The book delves into the various theories surrounding the authorship of the Zohar, which is believed to have been written in the late 13th century by a Spanish mystic named Moses de Leon. Waite examines the evidence for and against this theory, as well as other possible authors and dates of composition. The book also includes a detailed analysis of the Zohar's content and influence on Jewish mysticism. Overall, ""The Date and Authorship of the Book of Splendor"" is a thorough and insightful study of one of the most important mystical texts in Jewish tradition.THIS 18 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Doctrine and Literature of the Kabalah, by Arthur Edward Waite. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564592790.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162813172
• ISBN13: 9781162813172
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 18 Pages
• Weight: 0.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.0" x 7.5" x 9.3"