Honey from the Rock: An Easy Introduction to Jewish Mysticism by Lawrence Kushne

Description: Honey from the Rock by Lawrence Kushner, Rabbi Lawrence Kushner Journey to a place as far from here as breathing out is from breathing in—where people are human with the same grace that a willow is a willow—with this insightful, absorbing and practical introduction to the ten gates of Jewish mysticism. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Quite simply, the easiest introduction to Jewish mysticism you can read.An insightful and absorbing introduction to the ten gates of Jewish mysticism and how they apply to daily life."There is a place that is as far from here as breathing out is from breathing in. For the word is very near to you. Where life forever holds gentle sway over death, where people are human with the same grace that a willow is a willow, where the struggle and the yearning between male and female is at last resolved.... It is to begin with, all inside us."—from the Introduction"In the past decade Ive read Honey from the Rock at least half a dozen times. Every time I read it I wonder if I have ever read it before. Either it keeps changing, or I do. Maybe its both.... As someone told me: Lawrence Kushner is a mystic. He gives you flashes of insight."—from the Publishers Preface to the Anniversary Edition Author Biography Lawrence Kushner, author, lecturer and spiritual leader, is regarded as one of the most creative religious thinkers and writers in America. A commentator on National Public Radios All Things Considered, he has focused us on spiritual renewal with wisdom and humor. Through his books and lectures, people of every faith and background have found inspiration and new strength for spiritual search and growth. It has been said that some spiritual leaders blend religion and psychology to help us walk better on the ground, but Lawrence Kushner draws on the wisdom of the mystics to help us dance better on the ceiling.Kushners acclaimed books include Im God; Youre Not: Observations on Organized Religion & Other Disguises of the Ego; Honey from the Rock: An Easy Introduction to Jewish Mysticism; Invisible Lines of Connection: Sacred Stories of the Ordinary; The Book of Letters: A Mystical Hebrew Alphabet; Jewish Spirituality: A Brief Introduction for Christians; and In Gods Hands, an inspiring fable for children, with Gary Schmidt (all Jewish Lights).Kushner served as rabbi at Congregation Beth El in Sudbury, Massachusetts, for almost thirty years; he is currently the Emanu-El scholar at Congregation Emanu-El in San Francisco, and an adjunct faculty member at Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion. He is fascinated by graphic design and computers (designing most of his Jewish Lights books). He enjoys Mozart, hanging around sailboats, and making his granddaughters giggle. Table of Contents Publishers Preface to the Anniversary EditionForewordIntroductionTen Gateways to Jewish Mysticism1. HaMidbar: The Wilderness of Preparation2. HaSod: The Mystery3. Shaarey Shamayim: Entrances to Holiness4. Atzat HaShem: The Hands of Heaven5. Malachey Elyon: Messengers of the Most High6. Gilgulim: Circles of Return7. HaOr: The Light of Awareness8. Adam Kadmon: The Body of the Universe9. Sefirot: Higher Worlds10. Yichud: The Eternal One Review "Captures the flavor and spark of Jewish mysticism. Read it and be rewarded."—Elie Wiesel"A book which makes me feel God smiling.... It has fed my heart."—Ram Dass"A work of love, lyrical beauty and prophetic insight ... an astonishingly effective chronicle and means of meditation."—Father Malcolm Boyd, The Christian Century Long Description Quite simply, the easiest introduction to Jewish mysticism you can read. An insightful and absorbing introduction to the ten gates of Jewish mysticism and how they apply to daily life. "There is a place that is as far from here as breathing out is from breathing in. For the word is very near to you. Where life forever holds gentle sway over death, where people are human with the same grace that a willow is a willow, where the struggle and the yearning between male and female is at last resolved.... It is to begin with, all inside us." --from the Introduction "In the past decade Ive read Honey from the Rock at least half a dozen times. Every time I read it I wonder if I have ever read it before. Either it keeps changing, or I do. Maybe its both.... As someone told me: Lawrence Kushner is a mystic. He gives you flashes of insight." --from the Publishers Preface to the Anniversary Edition Review Quote "Captures the flavor and spark of Jewish mysticism. Read it and be rewarded." --Elie Wiesel "A book which makes me feel God smiling.... It has fed my heart." --Ram Dass "A work of love, lyrical beauty and prophetic insight ... an astonishingly effective chronicle and means of meditation." --Father Malcolm Boyd, The Christian Century Details ISBN1683361148 Author Rabbi Lawrence Kushner Pages 176 Publisher Jewish Lights Publishing ISBN-10 1683361148 ISBN-13 9781683361145 Format Hardcover Imprint Jewish Lights Publishing Subtitle An Easy Introduction to Jewish Mysticism DEWEY 296 Illustrations Illustrations, black and white Birth 1943 Replaces 9781879045026 Short Title Honey from the Rock Language English UK Release Date 2000-01-13 Year 2000 Publication Date 2000-01-13 Place of Publication Woodstock Country of Publication United States Alternative 9781580234733 Audience General US Release Date 2000-01-13 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 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