Sefer Yetzirah, Aryeh Kaplan
Sefer Yetzirah, Aryeh Kaplan
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Sefer Yetzirah
The Book of Creation in Theory and Practice, Revised Edition

Author: Aryeh Kaplan

Narrator: Josh Bloomberg

Unabridged: 11 hr 14 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 01/16/2020

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan has translated Sefer Yetzirah, the oldest and most mysterious of all kabbalistic texts, and now brings its theoretical, meditative, and magical implications to light. He expounds on the dynamics of the spiritual domain, the worlds of the Sefirot, souls, and angels. When properly understood, Sefer Yetzirah becomes the instruction manual for a very special type of meditation meant to strengthen concentration and to aid the development of telekinetic and telepathic powers.

About Aryeh Kaplan

Aryeh Kaplan, who died in 1983, was a well-known Orthodox rabbi and teacher of Jewish meditation. He is the author of many books, including a translation of the Torah commentary Me'am Lo'ez.


Reviews

Goodreads review by josh on April 12, 2007

Excellent book. Very technical, thorough, and does a great job of explaining the origins of the world and the inherent powers in the universe and ourselves. It reads very much like a textbook. Not for the light reader. Talks about the sefirot and thier properties. I learned the significance of the s......more

Goodreads review by K.D. on June 13, 2012

I found this one of the most informative books out there if you are looking to understand true Qabalah from a cross-spiritual perspective. Full of Gems. There are some books that move you forward on your way to understanding other books and text, and this is one of them. Historically, religious and......more

Goodreads review by Natalia on October 04, 2013

The Definitive guide to Kabbalah. Be warned, this is not an easy read - it is quite technical and knowledge of the Hebrew language (in particular the alphabet) is advantageous. However, despite my very poor hebrew skills, This book changed my view of the world and the universe in many subtle ways. I......more

Goodreads review by Alex on April 01, 2022

On a second read, this time through the audiobook, I upped my rating by one star. It was fabulous. The publisher's description is reasonably accurate. I will add regarding the audiobook that the narrator actually pronounces Hebrew correctly and is careful regarding God's Holy Name. I heard him use a......more

Goodreads review by Deirdre on April 27, 2018

I find it very difficult to even contemplate writing a review of this book. It is a most personal journey, something to be tasted, chewed slowly and swallowed like dessert. The saying is so true that "not one teacher can teach one pupil". The pupil must open his mind to the teaching in order to teac......more