The Sepher Yetzirah Or Book Of Creation

Book Overview

The Sepher Yetzirah Or Book Of Creation is a book written by Charles F. Horne that explores the ancient Jewish mystical tradition of Kabbalah. The book is a translation of the Sepher Yetzirah, a foundational text of Kabbalah that is believed to have been written in the 2nd century CE. The Sepher Yetzirah is a short text that is divided into six chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of creation and the nature of reality. The text is written in a highly symbolic and cryptic style, and it is considered to be one of the most important works of Jewish mysticism.Horne's translation of the Sepher Yetzirah includes extensive commentary and analysis, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the text and its significance within the Kabbalistic tradition. The book also includes a detailed introduction that explores the history and context of the Sepher Yetzirah, as well as its influence on later mystical traditions.Overall, The Sepher Yetzirah Or Book Of Creation is an essential text for anyone interested in the history of Jewish mysticism and the Kabbalistic tradition. Horne's translation and commentary provide readers with a comprehensive and accessible introduction to this important work.THIS 24 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: Medieval Hebrew; The Midrash; The Kabbalah, by Charles F. Horne. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100081.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: 1162841443
• ISBN13: 9781162841441
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"