Introduction to the Cabala

by Z'ev Ben Shimon Halevi

The Cabalistic Tree of Life has been with us for more than two thousand years. This book brings the Tree into the 20th century and sheds light on its modern interpretation. Introduction to the Cabala is a lucid exposition of the Cabala, the hidden inner teaching of Jewish mysticism. Outlined in general principles, Halevi gives practical examples that relate to the present time and how the Tree functions in the ordinary as well as the metaphysical world. Halevi traces Cabalistic history from ancient and medieval periods to the present, so he can explain the metaphysical background of the Tree, and gradually reveal its principles and interacting symmetry. The latter half of the book is concerned with the application of the material to actual living experience. The final section is devoted to a detailed study of our spiritual aims and possibilities.

Genres: Jewish, Occult

Paperback

First published January 1, 1972

About the author

Z'ev ben Shimon Halevi (English name, Warren Kenton) is an author of books on the Toledano Tradition of Kabbalah, a teacher of the discipline, with a worldwide following, and a founder member of the Kabbalah Society.

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Reviews

[Tom Secret · Rating 5 out of 5]

Warren Kenton (Z'ev Ben Shimon Halevi) has dedicated his life to sharing the inner teachings of the Jewish tradition. He is a scholar, a wise man, and a gentleman to boot. It was my pleasure and privilege to study the teaching he expounds.

[Jonathan · Rating 2 out of 5]

Too much of it spent in generic platitudes. If all the Kaballah does is confirm an uncontroversial ethos, what's the point?

[Prana Rymdh · Rating 4 out of 5]

The first Kabbalah book I read. Made me go more deeply