The Kabbalah Reader: A Sourcebook of Visionary Judaism
“Professor Edward Hoffman has brought together the kind of anthology I was always hoping to find. Now people who would like to follow the thread of Jewish spirituality through the ages will have a comprehensive and sensitively culled reader that will make it possible for them to further pursue what their heart and soul is striving for.”—Rabbi Zalman M. Schachter-Shalomi, co-author ofA Heart Afire“The Kabbalah Readerwill truly serve as a guide for those who find the mysteries of Kabbalah impenetrable. Not only has Hoffman assembled a thorough selection of key kabbalistic texts, but he provides enlightening introductions to all of them. This book is an ideal starting point for students of Kabbalah to begin their explorations.”—Howard Schwartz, author ofTree of Souls: The Mythology of Judaism“The most comprehensive and accessible anthology of Kabbalah writings in existence…The Kabbalah Readeris a remarkable collection of several millennia of visionary writers. Highly recommended.”—Jewish Media Review