Mysticism and madness the religious thought of Rabbi Nachman of Bratslav / by Zvi Mark.

Author/creator Mark, Zvi
Format Electronic
Publication InfoLondon ; New York : Continuum ; [Jerusalem] : Shalom Hartman Institute,
Descriptionxiii, 306 p. ; 24 cm.
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Uniform titleShigaʻon ṿe-daʻat bi-yetsirat R. Naḥman mi-Breslav. English
SeriesThe Kogod library of Judaic studies ; 7
Kogod library of Judaic studies ; 7. ^A766219
Contents Imagination, prophecy and faith : the role of the imagination in religious life, and the character of Bratslavian faith -- On the character of mystical experiences -- Unification : hints, sparks and melody : on the Bratslavian service of God -- Silence and melody facing the void : on the place of the mystic melody in the confrontation with heresy in the writings of R. Nachman of Bratslav -- The land of imagination -- 'Smallness' and 'greatness' and their roots in the kabbalah of the Ari -- The ultimate purpose of knowing is that we do not know -- 'The story of the humble king' : on laughter and foolishness in the service of God.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2009000786
ISBN9780826445162
ISBN0826445160
ISBN9780826441447
ISBN0826441440

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