10 Minute Kabbalah

Book excerpt: The Kabbalah is an ancient, mystical Jewish text that is purported to hold the secrets of life. "Kabbalah" is a Hebrew word that means "to receive", indicating that, if correctly interpreted, this knowledge enables us to receive inner wisdom and understanding. It has been studied for thousands of years, but has recently become the spiritual path of choice among people of all different faiths who have found meaning in its ancient wisdom. The Kabbalah has it all -- angels, symbols, and predictions -- and is the foundation for many Western ideas, including magic and psychoanalysis. 10-Minute Kabbalahbrings the puzzle of Judaism's most mystical text to readers in easy to understand, bite-sized terms and makes this ancient wisdom accessible to people of all faiths and backgrounds. In the tradition of 10-Minute Zenand 10-Minute Celtic Spirituality, 10-Minute Kabbalahtakes a complex concept and strips it down to its essence-providing an accessible introduction to the Kabbalah, with 400 easy ways to incorporate its principles into everyday life.