The Thirteen Petalled Rose edition by Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz Religion Spirituality eBooks
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In this classic work of Jewish mystical thought, world-renowned scholar Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz explores the major questions asked by modern Jews about the nature of existence in God’s universe. The title The Thirteen Petalled Rose, taken from the opening lines of the seminal work of Jewish mysticism, the Zohar, refers to the “collective souls of the Jewish people,” which scholars have likened to the fullness of a rose and its petals. This expanded edition of The Thirteen Petalled Rose features a new preface and two new chapters that provide a moving explanation of the Kabbalistic view of devotion, and a profound interpretation of the prophet Elijah’s Introduction to the Zohar.
The Thirteen Petalled Rose edition by Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz Religion Spirituality eBooks
Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz is a Talmudic scholar with a real knack for rendering complex Kabbalistic concepts understandable. Although I have really just begun this study, I recommend his work, among with that of others such as Daniel Matt, to anyone with an interest in Kabbalah.The Thirteen Petalled Rose is a relatively short book of just under 200 pages. It's content is divided into ten sections: Worlds, Divine Manifestation, The Soul Man, Holiness, Torah, The Way of Choice, The Human Image, Repentance, The Search for Oneself, and Mitzvot (commandments). While all of this information was wonderful, I found the author's presentation of the four worlds especially compelling.
Traditional Kabbalistic sources describe four known spiritual realms called, from higher to lower, Atzilut (emanation), Beriah (creation), Yetzirah (formation) and Assiyah (action). Steinsaltz expands on these traditional divisions quite clearly noting that there are many levels within each of the known spiritual realms as well as other lower realms not thought of as part of the four worlds as listed above.
Steinsaltz begins with our world, the world of action, explaining that this observed world is a part of a vast array of worlds, most of which are spiritual. He points out that these worlds do not exist somewhere else but in another dimension and describes a dynamic relationship between worlds with a very real exchange of influence occurring. He stresses that occurrences in our world impact on other worlds and can affect significant change in the spiritual realms. I could not agree more.
The author works through each of the spiritual dimensions in highly coherent way explaining concepts and terminology in original and insightful ways. He explains, 'higher' and 'lower' worlds (for example) in terms of 'nearer' and 'farther' or degrees of 'transparency' to the divine light. And tells us that, as one descends through the worlds materiality becomes greater and a sense of independence is felt with an ever increasing intensity. This blocks the divine light and obscures, per the author, the unchanging essence that lurks beneath the personality.
I find Steinsaltz's understanding of divinity, angels, humans and the reality we inhabit impressive. I imagine a reality of not four but almost innumerable levels with good deeds and sacred actions radiating upward and outward, expanding and elevating, and ultimately touching the divinity to which we are all connected.
I feel that I have come away from this reading with a clearer understanding of the nature of spiritual beings and the very fundamental differences between angels and man. Additionally I found the text validating on a personal level as it is my deep-seated belief that there are many largely imperceptible dimensions beyond our own limited understanding of what is. I could not recommend this book more highly!
You may read the complete review of this wonderful book and others on my blog @ MysticalLiving.com
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The Thirteen Petalled Rose edition by Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz Religion Spirituality eBooks Reviews
Allow me to spark your curiosity as to
how truly insightful and provocative this book is
First paragraph of the first page
"The physical world in which we live.
the objective observed universe around us,
is only a part of an inconceivably vast system of worlds.
Most of these worlds are spiritual in their essence;
they are of a different order from our know world.
Which does not necessarily mean that they exist somewhere else,
but means rather that they exist in different dimensions of being.
What is more, the various worlds interpenetrate and interact
in such way a way that they can be considered counterparts of one another,
each reflecting or projecting itself on the one below or above it,
with modifications, changes, and even distortions
that are the result of such interactions.
It is the sum of this infinitely complex exchange of influence back and forth
among different domains that comprises the specific world of reality
we experience in our everyday world."
And, near the end of the book
"When a man [or woman] learns that just as he broods over himself
so does God yearn for him and looks for him,
[she] is at the beginning of a higher level of consciousness.
From this moment he can begin to follow
the guiding strings that are leading him,
usually with enormous toil and labor, toward the focal point of himself.
For in truth it is not one question with two sides
but a meeting place of two questions,
that of man seeking himself and of God seeking man.
Together they can approach a solution of the problem of man's existence.
And in the search for this solution, within this desperate exploration,
this going after God, man will rediscover himself
as well as the definition of his particular being."
...
In between these two paragraphs there are numerous mystical insights
for those who long for spirit-rich dwellings for their souls that are
altogether hospitable and caring, nurturing and grace-full!
I became interested in this book after reading "On the Road with Rabbi Steinsalz". That book was a compilation of conversations the author had with the rabbi.. easily accessible ideas, philosophies and entertaining, too. The Thirteen Petalled Rose is an insightful book, a discourse on the deep meaning of spiritual concepts esp. in regards to the Kabala, Torah, and such. However, everyone will be able to identify, understand and relate to the concepts presented. They make sense. They relate to many of the other spiritual discourses I've read, as well as other religions.
I am Catholic but I will tell you now that this work is a masterpiece in new wave thinking. There are areas that just blow your mind and stretch your thinking to a new level. The Rabbi has surely written an inspired work that offers good meat for those hungry for spiritual food.My own philosophy allows me to treat this work with an open mind, and an open mind brings fresh air!
Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz is a Talmudic scholar with a real knack for rendering complex Kabbalistic concepts understandable. Although I have really just begun this study, I recommend his work, among with that of others such as Daniel Matt, to anyone with an interest in Kabbalah.
The Thirteen Petalled Rose is a relatively short book of just under 200 pages. It's content is divided into ten sections Worlds, Divine Manifestation, The Soul Man, Holiness, Torah, The Way of Choice, The Human Image, Repentance, The Search for Oneself, and Mitzvot (commandments). While all of this information was wonderful, I found the author's presentation of the four worlds especially compelling.
Traditional Kabbalistic sources describe four known spiritual realms called, from higher to lower, Atzilut (emanation), Beriah (creation), Yetzirah (formation) and Assiyah (action). Steinsaltz expands on these traditional divisions quite clearly noting that there are many levels within each of the known spiritual realms as well as other lower realms not thought of as part of the four worlds as listed above.
Steinsaltz begins with our world, the world of action, explaining that this observed world is a part of a vast array of worlds, most of which are spiritual. He points out that these worlds do not exist somewhere else but in another dimension and describes a dynamic relationship between worlds with a very real exchange of influence occurring. He stresses that occurrences in our world impact on other worlds and can affect significant change in the spiritual realms. I could not agree more.
The author works through each of the spiritual dimensions in highly coherent way explaining concepts and terminology in original and insightful ways. He explains, 'higher' and 'lower' worlds (for example) in terms of 'nearer' and 'farther' or degrees of 'transparency' to the divine light. And tells us that, as one descends through the worlds materiality becomes greater and a sense of independence is felt with an ever increasing intensity. This blocks the divine light and obscures, per the author, the unchanging essence that lurks beneath the personality.
I find Steinsaltz's understanding of divinity, angels, humans and the reality we inhabit impressive. I imagine a reality of not four but almost innumerable levels with good deeds and sacred actions radiating upward and outward, expanding and elevating, and ultimately touching the divinity to which we are all connected.
I feel that I have come away from this reading with a clearer understanding of the nature of spiritual beings and the very fundamental differences between angels and man. Additionally I found the text validating on a personal level as it is my deep-seated belief that there are many largely imperceptible dimensions beyond our own limited understanding of what is. I could not recommend this book more highly!
You may read the complete review of this wonderful book and others on my blog @ MysticalLiving.com
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