The Zohar – Pritzker Edition, Volume One | Høyt vurdert

This is a translation from the critical Aramaic text of the «Zohar». This volume, together with volume two, covers more than half of the «Zohar’s» commentary on the «Book of Genesis» (through Genesis 32:3).The first two volumes of «The Zohar», Pritzker edition, cover more than half of the «Zohar»‘s commentary on the Book of Genesis (through Genesis 32:3). This is the first translation ever made from a critical Aramaic text of the «Zohar», which has been established by Professor Matt based on a wide range of original manuscripts. The extensive commentary, appearing at the bottom of each page, clarifies the kabbalistic symbolism and terminology, and cites sources and parallels from biblical, rabbinic, and kabbalistic texts. The translator’s introduction is accompanied by a second introduction written by Arthur Green, discussing the origin and significance of the «Zohar»; «Sefer ha-Zohar», «The Book of Radiance», has amazed and overwhelmed readers ever since it emerged mysteriously in mediaeval Spain toward the end of the 13th century. Written in a unique Aramaic, this masterpiece of Kabbalah exceeds the dimensions of a normal book; it is virtually a body of literature, comprising over 20 discrete sections. The bulk of the «Zohar» consists of a running commentary on the Torah, from Genesis through Deuteronomy. This translation begins and focuses here in what are projected to be ten volumes. Two subsequent volumes will cover other, shorter sections. The «Zohar»‘s commentary is composed in the form of a mystical novel. The hero is Rabbi Shim’on son of Yohai, a saintly disciple of Rabbi Akiva who lived in the 2nd century in the land of Israel. In the «Zohar», Rabbi Shim’on and his companions wander through the hills of Galilee, discovering and sharing secrets of Torah.; On one level, biblical figures such as Abraham and Sarah are the main characters, and the mystical companions interpret their words, actions and personalities. On a deeper level, th