Kabbalah and Jewish modernity

"This sociological reading of the kabbalistic ideas of the early modern period suggests that they gained acceptance because they responded to the needs of contemporary Jewish society. Although they were presented as continuing a tradition, their goal was reformation: few aspects of Jewish life...

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Main Author: Ṿaynshṭeyn, Roni 1957- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Oxford Portland, Oregon Littman Library of Jewish Civilization 2016
In:Year: 2016
Edition:Abridged English edition
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Cabala / Reception / Religious life / Judaism / History 1400-1600
Further subjects:B Cabala History
B Cabala and Christianity