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Jewish Mysticism & Kabbalah

The Mystical Experience in Abraham Abulafia

by Moshe Idel · Jonathan Chipman (trans.)

Moshe Idel's study of Abraham Abulafia examines the techniques of letter combination, breathing, chanting and visualization used to achieve prophetic union with the Active Intellect. He describes the experiences Abulafia reported, including light, ecstasy and erotic imagery. This SUNY volume is the essential introduction to ecstatic Kabbalah. It also discusses Abulafia's later influence on Kabbalists and Hasidic masters, and is one of Idel's most readable books.

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