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Tormented Master

The Life and Spiritual Quest of Rabbi Nahman of Bratslav

by Arthur Green

Arthur Green's psychological and spiritual biography of Rabbi Nahman of Bratslav, great-grandson of the Baal Shem Tov, is a classic of Hasidic studies. It explores Nahman's messianic aspirations, his struggles with doubt and melancholy, his journey to the Land of Israel and his teaching of faith beyond reason. Readable and penetrating, it is essential for anyone drawn to Hasidic mysticism.

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