mysticism
Reinterpreting Mysticism and Messianism
Yehuda Liebes has revolutionized our understanding of the Zohar and underscored the relationship between kabbalah and Christianity.
The Revival of Jewish Mysticism: Causes and Concerns
The renewed interest in Jewish mysticism can partially be attributed to a renewed interest in non-traditional spirituality.
Jewish Mysticism Renewed
In the last three decades, Jewish mysticism has gone from an underground discipline to a mass phenomenon.
Why Hebrew is of Central Importance in Judaism
Hebrew is the sacred language of Jewish scripture and prayer and also the language of the modern Jewish state.
Merkavah Mysticism in Rabbinic Literature
In the Talmud and midrash, visions of the Divine Throne are achieved by studying the Torah.
Heikhalot Literature
Scholars disagree over whether Heikhalot texts are chronicles of mystical adventures or literary creations.
Merkavah Mysticism: The Chariot and the Chamber
Early Jewish mystics tried to achieve visions of the Divine.
Gershom Scholem & the Study of Mysticism
The academic study of Jewish mysticism was established by a single, ground-breaking scholar.