The Holy Kabbalah: A Study of the Secret Tradition in Israel (No DJ)

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The Holy Kabbalah by Arthur Edward Waite is one of the most comprehensive and influential English-language studies of the Jewish mystical tradition. Drawing upon classical texts such as the Zohar and Sefer Yetzirah, as well as later Christian and Hermetic interpretations, Waite traces the historical development, symbolic structure, and metaphysical aims of Kabbalistic thought. With erudition and care, he explores the Sefirotic Tree of Life, the doctrine of emanation, the mysticism of the Hebrew letters, and the esoteric cosmology that underpins Kabbalah s vision of divine reality.

First published in 1929, the book stands as both a scholarly resource and a spiritual meditation, bridging Jewish mysticism and the Western esoteric tradition. For students of Kabbalah, Western occultism, and the pere ial philosophy, The Holy Kabbalah remains a foundational text. Author Arthur Edward Waite Author Info Arthur Edward Waite (1857 ?1942) was a British scholar, mystic, and translator whose writings helped shape the modern Western esoteric revival.

A prolific Author on subjects ranging from alchemy to Christian mysticism, Waite was also a member of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn and later founded the Fellowship of the Rosy Cross. He is perhaps best known to popular audiences for co-creating the Rider-Waite Tarot deck, but his deeper legacy lies in his efforts to reconcile esoteric doctrine with Christian spirituality. Waite approached the Kabbalah not only as a system of symbols but as a sacred map of the soul s ascent toward divine union.

His works remain essential for readers seeking to understand the bridge between ancient mystical systems and modern occult thought. ISBN-13 LoC# 60-12164 Publisher University Books Publication Date 1972 (Originally Published 1929) Edition 1st Edition Thus Binding Hardcover Condition Used – Very Good (No Dust Jacket) Page Count 636 Pages