(P/B) THE WISDOM OF THE ZOHAR (3-VOLUME SET)

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An anthology of texts arranged with extensive introductions and explanations by Isaiah Tishby.
Translated from Hebrew by David Goldstein.
The Zohar is the fundamental work of Jewish mysticism. Isaiah Tishby's classic and definitive Wisdom of the Zohar makes the world of the Zohar available to the English-speaking reader in all its complexity and poetry.
The extended extracts are arranged by topic, each section being prefaced by introductory explanations and accompanied by copious notes. There is also a General Introduction on the complex symbolism of the Zohar and on its historical and literary background.
The scholarly value of David Goldstein's acclaimed translation is enhanced by an index expanded to include references to passages cited in the introduction and notes, and by the addition of a subject index and an index of biblical references.
Isaiah Tishby was awarded the Bialik Prize 1972, the Israel Prize 1979, and the Rothschild Prize 1982, mainly for his work on The Wisdom of the Zohar. David Goldstein was awarded the Webber Prize 1987 for this translation. (From the publisher)

"Excellent English translation... We are presented not only with the best available English translation of large sections of the Zohar but with an extensive, informed running commentary... a brilliant introduction that situates the Zohar in its historical and theological context... Every library of any size and quality should add this work to its collection." (Steven P. Katz, Choice)

"This work is a solid step into a substantial and new view of what religion is about; it should be a part of every scholarly library, in religion as well as in Jewish studies." (David R. Blumenthal, Journal of the American Academy of Religion)

"The bewildering diversity of the Zoharic literature is made manageable by the arrangement of the most important passages as an anthology under subject headings, while the lucid notes and introductions to each section by Isaiah Tishby throw light on even the most obscure passages." (Hyam Maccoby, European Judaism)

Περιεχόμενα

VOLUME I
Special Preface to the Translator's Introduction Translator's Introduction Preface to Hebrew Volume I, First Edition Preface to Hebrew
Volume II
GENERAL INTRODUCTION
I The Structure and Literary Form of the Zohar The Various Sections - The Characteristics of the Zohar - The Narrative Framework
II The Publication and Influence of the Zohar The Testimony of Rabbi Isaac of Acre - Verification of the Evidence - The Sanctity of the Zohar
III The History of Zohar Scholarship Early Criticism - Christian Kabbalah and Rabbi Judah Aryeh Modena - The Sabbatean Movement and Rabbi Jacob Emden - Zohar Scholarship in the Enlightenment Period - Later Studies of the Zohar
IV Zohar Criticism Indecisive Arguments - The Foundations of Zohar Criticism - Evidence for the Antiquity of the Zohar
V Various Solutions Later Redaction - Composition over a Long Period of Time - Composition in the Thirteenth Century - Unresolved Questions
VI Printed Editions, Manuscripts, Translations, and Commentaries Printed Editions of the Zohar - Zohar Manuscripts - Translations of the Zohar - Zohar Commentaries
PRELIMINARIES: EVENTS AND PERSONALITIES
PART I THE GODHEAD
SECTION I EN-SOF AND THE WORLD OF EMANATION
Introduction The Mystery of the Godhead - En-Sof and the Order of the Sefirot - Dualism and Unity - En-Sof and Keter - En-Sof in the Raya Mehemna and the Tikkunei ha-Zohar
SECTION II SEFIROT
Introduction The Nature and Function of the Sefirot - The Process of Emanation - The Paths of Symbolism - An Array of Symbols
SECTION III SHEKHINAH
Introduction The Character and Situation of the Shekhinah - Cutting and Separation - The Attribute of Judgment and its Relationship to 'the Other Side' - The Mother of the World and the Assembly of Israel - The Exile of the Shekhinah
SECTION IV INFLUENCE AND DIRECTION
Introduction Dynamic Direction - The Tension and Balancing of Opposites

VOLUME II
PART II THE OTHER SIDE
SECTION I THE FORCES OF UNCLEANNESS
Introduction Good and Evil - The Dualistic Tendency - Restrictions on Dualism - The Emergence of Evil - The Domain of Husks - Mythological Images
SECTION II THE ACTIVITY OF 'THE OTHER SIDE'
SECTION III DEMONS AND SPIRITS
PART III CREATION
Section I The Account of Creation
Introduction The Process of Creation - The System of the Worlds
Section II The Account of the Chariot
Section III Angels
Introduction The Role of the Angels - Metatron and the Nefilim
Section IV The Natural World
PART IV THE DOCTRINE OF MAN
Section I The Three Souls
Introduction The Nature and Status of Man - The Tripartite Soul - The Origin of the Different Parts of the Soul - The Preexistence of the Soul - The Theory of the Soul in Midrash ha-Ne'elam
Section II Body and Soul
Introduction The Descent of the Soul - Blemished Souls - Body and Soul and Man's Inclinations - The Theory of the Image
Section III Sleep and Dreams
Section IV Death

VOLUME III
PART V SACRED WORSHIP
Section I The Tabernacle and the Temple
Introduction The Mysteries of the Tabernacle and the Temple - The Mystery of the Sacrifices - Sitra Ahra's Share of the Sacrifices - Offerings as Symbols
Section II Prayer and Devotion
Introduction 'Worship in the Heart' before the Zohar - The Zohar's Understanding of 'Worship in the Heart' - The Mystical Significance of the Statutory Prayers - Fear of God, Love of God, and Communion
Section III Torah
Introduction Literal and Hidden Meanings in the Torah - Attitudes toward the Torah in the Raya Mehemna and the Tikkunei ha-Zohar
Section IV Commandments: Positive and Negative
Section V Sabbath and Festivals
Introduction The Sabbath - The Festivals
PART VI PRACTICAL LIFE
Section I Morality Introduction
Section II Conjugal Life
Section III The Righteous and the Wicked
Introduction The Terms Zaddik and Rasha before the Zohar - The Righteous and the Wicked in the Main Body of the Zohar - The Righteous and the Wicked in the Raya Mehemna and the Tikkunei ha-Zo