As Light Before Dawn : The Inner World of a Medieval Kabbalist

Eitan P Fishbane

ISBN 10: 0804759138 / ISBN 13: 9780804759137

Published by Stanford University Press Jun 2009, 2009

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Neuware - This book explores a prominent medieval kabbalist's approach to prayer, meditative contemplation, and the transmission of mystical wisdom.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: As Light Before Dawn : The Inner World of a Medieval Kabbalist
• Publisher: Stanford University Press Jun 2009
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0804759138
• ISBN 13: 9780804759137
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 234W x 163H x 28D millimeters 234 millimeters width by 163 millimeters height by 28 millimeters depth
• Weight: 635 grams

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Synopsis

As Light Before Dawn explores the mystical thought of Isaac ben Samuel of Akko, a major medieval kabbalist whose work has until now received relatively little attention. Through consideration of an extensive literary corpus, including much that still remains in manuscript, this study examines an array of themes and questions that have great applicability to the comparative study of mysticism and the broader study of religion. These include prayer and the nature of mystical experience; meditative concentration directed to God; and the power of mental intention, authority, creativity, and the transmission of wisdom.

About the Author

Eitan P. Fishbane is Assistant Professor of Jewish Thought at the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York City.