Introduction to the Book of Zohar: The Spiritual Secret of Kabbalah; vol. 1: The Science of Kabbalah (Pticha) (English and Hebrew Edition)

What a BOOK!!!This book was clearly created for those of us who ENJOY grabbing our trusty wrench, lifting up the hood and reaching all the way in, to twist off the nuts and bolts! For those of a scientifically inclined personality!For example, in other (Rav. Michael Laitman) books, I've come across the concept of "the screen." Yet, no matter what, it wouldn't make sense to me! Why would you need, let alone WANT, something that seems to limit and restrict the pleasure/delight (Light) that you can receive? If I'm a vessel (Kli), as Kabbalah tells me that I am (at a certain level, that is), then why not let me get filled to the brim with pleasure and delight? I mean, if The Creator did create us, in order to gift us with the Greatest Peasures and Delight, doesn't it make sense that he'd fill us up and even be totally okay with overflowing us, His beloved children, with Delight? No other book before this one, gave me a satisfactory explanation/answer!THIS BOOK made things SOOOOO clear! Not only by casting bright light onto, and bringing into clear focus the nuts and bolts of The Screen, but by showing me what comes into being via the Light (Ohr Hozer) that reflects from The Screen! And, of course, the practical meaning/translation for us! What this means for us! Directly!What I also LOVED about this book, is that often times I got this sense, as if the author KNEW me personally! Because as I moved further and further into the book, he'd reiterate points that he'd already covered, as if he KNEW that I desired greater clarification, further cementing the message, integrating it into the very nucleus of my heart! Which is exactly what I want! To FULLY process and digest this SUPERNAL (Divine) Wisdom!Please DO NOT let yourself get intimidated by what I just wrote. I am NO Albert Einstein, by a long shot! In fact, I found the subject of the Partzufim to be so incredibly challenging that I almost gave up on the book! But I wanted to understand it! So much that I even sat in quiet meditation and prayed to The Creator! I vowed not to move on in the book until the purpose and mechanics of the Partzufiim became clear. My angst was quickly melted away and with every revision, understanding was allowed to happen!If you are a person who can sense something very, very Profound in Kabbalah, and are mature and serious about letting the Upper Force lift you up, so that you can see what is impossible for the slithering snake (that has no legs or wings) to see, then this is the book FOR YOU!!!VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

I loved this book. It is an excellent contemporary interpretation of this classic work on Kabbalah by the great kabbalist Yehuda Ashlag. A must have for serious students who are studying Kabbalah in the English language.

this a very comprehensive book regarding the Kabbalah, but it is written "way over my head" as a beginner studying the Kabbalah!one has to be a Phicysist,way to complicated for me! Renata Burnham

Very intreating weitten in a clear way

Recieved book on time as stated. produact was as stated Cost was excellent ..My son was very happy with the book.and is enjoying it very much."Where else but a deal thru Amazon can you get a deal like that !!!!!!!!

great book great condition easy to understand

I haven't read this book yet but I do watch Rav Laitman PhD. on JLTV Friday nights, so I'm just hoping this is not over my head.

Important addition for any personal library

This is an exceptional book for serious students of the Kabbalah.

Ce livre est intéressant, mais je ferai le même reproche pour tous les livres sur la cabbale: A côté des transcription en phonétique, je trouve que les mots et citations devraient au moins être écrits en Hébreu car pour les gens qui lisent l'Hébreu, la phonétique cela n'est pas évident...surtout que contrairement à celle pour l'Anglais ou les langues à lettre latines, c'est un peu de l'approximatif...ce n'est que mon avis, mais il vaut ce qu'il vaut.Sinon, cette introduction au Zohar est basée sur les études et travaux du Rav Yehuda Rabbi Ashlag (Baal HaSoulam). Il existe aussi une bon livre de Michaël Sebban que l'on trouve aussi chez Amazon (traduction du Zohar en Français....avec le texte en Araméen).