On the Art of the Kabbalah - (De Arte Cabalistica)

Reuchlin's keen interest in Jewish mysticism resulted in the publication of De arte cabalistica in 1517. The first part of this dialogue reflects on messianism, the second part on the relation of the Pythagorean system to the Kabbalah, and tdhe third on the "practical Kabbalah." According to Jones, "Reuchlin demonstrates how Christians can make profitable use of Jewish mystical writings, and therefore shares with the reader his understanding of the art of the Kabbalah." That art will reach more readers in this modern English-language translation by Martin and Sarah Goodman. In addition to an introduction by G. Lloyd Jones, this edition of On the Art of the Kabbalah features a new introduction by Moshe Idel, a professor at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem and the author of many books, including Kabbalah: New Perspectives.

About the author

In addition to an introduction by G. Lloyd Jones, this edition of On the Art of the Kabbalah features a new introduction by Moshe Idel, a professor at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem and the author of many books, including Kabbalah: New Perspectives.

Summary

A dialogue that focuses on messianism, on the relation of the Pythagorean system to the Kabbalah, and on the 'practical Kabbalah'.

Product details

• Authors: Johann Reuchlin
• Assisted by: Martin Goodman (Translation), Martin And Sarah Goodman (Translation), Sarah Goodman (Translation)
• Publisher: University of Nebraska Press
• Languages: English, Latin
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.11.1993
• EAN: 9780803289468
• ISBN: 978-0-8032-8946-8
• No. of pages: 408
• Dimensions: 151 mm x 228 mm x 30 mm
• Weight: 557 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Judaism; Judentum, Magie, Alchemie und Hermetik