The Kabbalah: The Religious Philosophy of the Hebrews

by Adolphe Franck, I. Sossnitz (Translator)

Overview

Delve into the profound origins and evolution of the Kabbalah with Adolphe Franck's scholarly work, The Kabbalah: The Religious Philosophy of the Hebrews. Originally published in 1843, this study meticulously traces the roots of Kabbalistic philosophy, uncovering its deep connections to ancient Zoroastrian beliefs. 

Franck draws on the Sepher Yetzirah and the Zohar, analyzing these seminal texts to explore the Kabbalah's development long before their first recorded publication in the 13th century. By comparing Kabbalistic thought with Greek philosophy, Gnosticism, and the teachings of Philo and the Alexandrians, Franck challenges prevailing assumptions about its origins. 

His insightful thesis suggests that the Kabbalah may have emerged during the Babylonian exile, influenced by the contemporaneous spread of Zoroastrianism. This groundbreaking work offers readers a compelling reevaluation of the Kabbalah's place in the broader tapestry of world religious and philosophical thought.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781396325595
Publisher:	Left of Brain Books
Publication date:	08/23/2024
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	281
File size:	72 MB
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Table of Contents

Publisher's Preface; Diagram Of The Sephiroth; Summary Of Contents; Preface To The English Translation; Preface To The German Translation Of The First French Edition; Foreword To The Second French Edition; Preface Of The Author; Introduction; Part One; The Antiquity Of The Kabbalah; The Kabbalistic Books. Authenticity Of The Sefer Yetzirah; The Authenticity Of The Zohar; Part Two; The Doctrine Contained In The Kabbalistic Books. Analysis Of The Sefer Yetzirah; Analysis Of The Zohar. Allegorical Method Of The Kabbalists; Analysis Of The Zohar. The Kabbalists' Conception Of The Nature Of God; Analysis Of The Zohar. The Kabbalists' view Of The World; Analysis Of The Zohar. view Of The Kabbalists On The Human Soul; Part Three; Systems Which Offer Some Resemblance To The Kabbalah. Relation Of The Kabbalah To The Philosophy Of Plato; Relation Of The Kabbalah To The Alexandrian School; Relation Of The Kabbalah To The Doctrine Of Philo; Relation Of The Kabbalah To Christianity; Relation Of The Kabbalah To The Religion Of The Chaldeans And Persians.