Jewish customs of kabbalistic origin : their history and practice /
Jewish religious practice has been transformed by the Kabbalists of Safed in the 16th century. They brought new meaning and importance to many Biblical and rabbinic commandments and created new rituals that have become central practices for Jews of all denominations. This volume describes the origin...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Boston :
Academic Studies Press,
2013
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| Series: | Emunot.
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| Local Note: | ProQuest Ebook Central |
| Summary: | Jewish religious practice has been transformed by the Kabbalists of Safed in the 16th century. They brought new meaning and importance to many Biblical and rabbinic commandments and created new rituals that have become central practices for Jews of all denominations. This volume describes the origins of these traditions and explains the mystical meaning of these specific practices and rituals. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xxii, 130 pages) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 120-125) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781618112538 1618112538 |
| Source of Description, Etc. Note: | Print version record. |
