Sefer Yetzirah: The Book of Formation Paperback
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2019 Reprint of 1923 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition software. Sefer, Book of Formation, or Book of Creation is the title of the earliest extant book on Jewish esotericism, although some early commentators treated it as a treatise on mathematical and linguistic theory as opposed to Kabbalah. Yetzirah is more literally translated as "Formation"; the word Briah is used for "Creation". The book is traditionally ascribed to the patriarch Abraham, although others attribute its writing to Rabbi Akiva. Modern scholars have not reached consensus on the question of its origins. According to Rabbi Saadia Gaon, the objective of the book's author was to convey in writing from a Jewish perspective how the things of our universe came into existence. Translated from the Hebrew, with annotations by Knut Stenring. Includes the 32 paths of wisdom, their correspondence with the Hebrew alphabet and the Tarot symbols and with an introduction by Arthur Edward Waite. Review: Pleased - Interesting read Review: Mind Boggler - I can only read a few pages of this at a time before my mind gets boggled and runs away with me and I have to just sit there and ponder it all. Which I'm sure is the way it's intended to be read. Not a fan of the transliterated Hebrew letters but other than that, OK.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 380 Reviews |
D**S
Pleased
Interesting read
D**D
Mind Boggler
I can only read a few pages of this at a time before my mind gets boggled and runs away with me and I have to just sit there and ponder it all. Which I'm sure is the way it's intended to be read. Not a fan of the transliterated Hebrew letters but other than that, OK.
T**D
Feels like Ancient Scripture
Reading this book is like seeing before the Bible was written, like hearing the actual, ancient Wisdom of Creation from before all the translations to Greek, Latin, Olde English, to modern English. And, like most "Ancient" documents, I am kind of left trying to understand how it fits with what I know to be true and how it expands my experience of Life. Highly Recommend this book for anyone looking to expand their connection to the Divine.
B**E
print is a little small..
print is a little small..
G**G
thank you!
thank you!
D**R
I love this man
The work book is awesome.
A**Y
Good Quality
Good quality for the price. Not a center piece by any means but a good buy for the shelf.
T**T
As advertised.
Very interesting.
D**K
Todo amassado
Veio todo amassado parece usado
K**D
Great Read
Great service. Great condition!
B**️
Informative with a But
You have to read several times than one to truly understand most knowledge syncs with the base of most religions so that's a 👍 from Me
J**A
Wealth of insight
The introduction to this classic book is well written and it helps the reader with the interpretation of the material. It is a straightforward material with lots of depth to be unveiled/unearthed.
D**Z
Would buy again!
Excellent condition of book, fast shipping and great price! Would recommend!
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