The Kabbalah Unveiled The Books of the Zohar S L Macgregor Mathers 9781542907972 Books
Download As PDF : The Kabbalah Unveiled The Books of the Zohar S L Macgregor Mathers 9781542907972 Books
The Books of the Zohar - SPRA DTZNVIOTHA, HADRA RBA QDISHA, HADRA ZVTA QDISHA - These three books are so closely connected in sense as to be practically inseparable, the two last forming consecutive developments of the first. But, as to launch the unprepared reader on these abstruse Cabalistical writings without some preparatory explanation of the tenets of the Qabalah would be simply to hopelessly bewilder him, I have written a long and full Introduction, in which I have endeavored to explain thoroughly the principal dogmas of the “ Zohar,” and have further added explanatory notes to the actual text for the better elucidation of difficult passages. Therefore I would advise the reader first to carefully study the Introduction, and then to read the three books of the “Zohar ” in the order in which they stand.
The Kabbalah Unveiled The Books of the Zohar S L Macgregor Mathers 9781542907972 Books
I love this work. It is an 1887 translation from a Latin version presumably of the original idiosyncratic Aramaic. I find Mathers comments intense, balanced and useful. There is no such thing as a definitive edition of the Zohar, published as it was in pamphlets over time, with possibly more than one author (although it seems Moshe de Leon of 13th century Spain is the main one) and various editions. Each translation is a selection, as it were, from moving parts. This translation gets to me somehow. I tend to trust it in spirit. I feel the translator's authenticity as a seeker.You can and should read other versions for other "feels" and ways of transmitting material and see what works for you. I tend to get something from most of what I read. But this particular effort is dear to me. I rarely fail to be taken somewhere from a reading session, places that open realities.
Michael Eigen
Author, Kabbalah and Psychoanalysis
and The Psychoanalytic Mystic
Product details
|
Tags : The Kabbalah Unveiled: The Books of the Zohar [S. L. Macgregor Mathers] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Books of the Zohar - SPRA DTZNVIOTHA, HADRA RBA QDISHA, HADRA ZVTA QDISHA - These three books are so closely connected in sense as to be practically inseparable,S. L. Macgregor Mathers,The Kabbalah Unveiled: The Books of the Zohar,CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform,1542907977,RELIGION Judaism Kabbalah & Mysticism
People also read other books :
- 'Jacob Ladder' PDR Lindsay 9780987669148 Books
- You Are Not Alone In A Lonely World edition by Diane K Chamberlain Religion Spirituality eBooks
- Matter and motion James Clerk Maxwell Joseph Larmor 9781176815698 Books
- The Phoenix Eggs The String Weavers Book 2 eBook JA Marlow
- Ordinary People Extraordinary Spirit edition by Shawn Doyle Lauren Anderson Religion Spirituality eBooks
The Kabbalah Unveiled The Books of the Zohar S L Macgregor Mathers 9781542907972 Books Reviews
A newer release of the 1968 publication (see my more extensive comments under ASIN= 0877281033), it's a translation of 3 Zohar portions, commentary on the Book of Concealed Mystery, & notes on the Greater Holy Assembly & Lesser Holy Assembly. Mathers did Kabbalists a service rendering these into English almost a century ago, but the later Simon & Sperling version (2000 pages long, ASIN= 0900689390) is more complete. Mathers version occasionally reflects his Christian occultism, but mostly provides useful observations & cross-cultural parallels. While his comments are helpful, they only scratch the surface of the deep symbolism. He shows parallels with alchemy & (as Jung approached alchemy), meaning emerges with extensive reading/study. However, Mathers' archaic language, spelling (e.g. words with excess letters), incorrect use of I vs. Y, & retention of Latin passages (based on Knorr von Rosenrath's somewhat suspect, `Kabbala Denudata') make the work less accessible to modern readers. It also contains some errors & omissions (e.g. Gematria 18 = Hebrew "life").
The 3 parts translated here are perhaps the most occult in the Zohar, seemingly a commentary on the Shi'ur Komah literature's symbolically physical description of God. It's an extremely esoteric work. Some of its significant points are
1) Male & Female are equal in Kabbalah. "Where there is unbalanced force, there is the origin of evil."
2) 4 completes 3 = Carl Jung's Quaternity = Mathers' quaternary--"The trinity is always completed by & finds its realization in the quaternary."
3) "For commencement denotes end, & end denotes commencement; how, then, in the Absolute can there be either? Nevertheless, in the Absolute must we seek for the hypothetical starting-point of life." This is quite similar to Tibetan Buddhist ideas of origination or (more accurately) lack thereof.
This book was full of good information. I recommend reading this book.
It will help you get a better grasp on a challenging topic.
This my second copy of this book , the first came up missing. It has secret names of god and even mentions the Rasta god, Jah. It is good to look at history of ancient religions not only to understand the past but to seek clues to shaping of our present and future. It can also give clues to mysteries historical and current. These religions of the past developed into all our modern day religious views of all the big religions of the Abrahamic faith and even Rasta. Any book that mentions Jah Name even briefly can give clues to the overstanding of religion and faith dreads are supposed to have. As my last copy was taken as a relic I wanted a replacement for future reference. For serious seekers of ancient knowledge I recommend it highly.
Hi, All.
I always read and trust customer reviews on old or rare books. I won't bother commenting on the content because if you are thinking of ordering it then you've already done your homework. I'll say this. The layout is a little jumbled. The paper seems cheap and the font is generic. However, there's little to no typos and it's readable. This is my first version of this book. I figured if I really understood it I'd order a better and older copy. This version will get you going as a starter.
Book is informative and educational for anyone who has or is studying the Kabbalah. A good read for anyone interested.
The product did not inform me it was a multi-volume set and that I had only purchased part 1. Although it does give a basic introduction into Kabbalah by Mathers it does not provide the two translations given in the majority of the other publishers include in this work.
a book by Christian Knorr Von Rosenroth from the late 17th century. was translated from the Latin, which was itself translated from the Hebrew by the great expert author and occultist, S.L. Macgregor Mathers.
I love this work. It is an 1887 translation from a Latin version presumably of the original idiosyncratic Aramaic. I find Mathers comments intense, balanced and useful. There is no such thing as a definitive edition of the Zohar, published as it was in pamphlets over time, with possibly more than one author (although it seems Moshe de Leon of 13th century Spain is the main one) and various editions. Each translation is a selection, as it were, from moving parts. This translation gets to me somehow. I tend to trust it in spirit. I feel the translator's authenticity as a seeker.
You can and should read other versions for other "feels" and ways of transmitting material and see what works for you. I tend to get something from most of what I read. But this particular effort is dear to me. I rarely fail to be taken somewhere from a reading session, places that open realities.
Michael Eigen
Author, Kabbalah and Psychoanalysis
and The Psychoanalytic Mystic
0 Response to "⋙ Read Gratis The Kabbalah Unveiled The Books of the Zohar S L Macgregor Mathers 9781542907972 Books"
Post a Comment