From Metaphysics to Midrash
Book Description
In the mystical city of sixteenth-century Safed, where Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions intersected in remarkable ways, a revolutionary approach to spiritual understanding emerged. Shaul Magid takes readers into this extraordinary world to examine how Isaac Luria and his devoted followers transformed biblical interpretation through the lens of Kabbalistic wisdom.
Rather than retreating into isolated study, these spiritual innovators engaged actively with the pressing questions of their time. They reimagined sacred texts as dynamic spaces where fundamental boundaries could be reexamined and redrawn. Through their interpretive work, they addressed complex issues surrounding identity, spirituality, and humanity's relationship with the divine.
Magid reveals how the cultural richness of Safed's diverse religious community profoundly shaped Lurianic Kabbalistic thought. These mystics drew upon their sophisticated analytical abilities to offer fresh perspectives on enduring theological challenges, sometimes arriving at unexpected conclusions that challenged conventional wisdom.
This scholarly exploration demonstrates how spiritual practitioners have long used textual interpretation as a tool for addressing contemporary concerns while deepening their understanding of eternal truths. For readers interested in the intersection of mysticism, philosophy, and practical spirituality, this work illuminates how ancient wisdom traditions continue to evolve and respond to the complexities of human experience across different eras and cultures.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~10 hours)
📄 Length: 360 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Cabala
- ✓ Study Bible from spiritual perspective
- ✓ Explore timeless philosophical wisdom
- ✓ Understand metaphysical principles
- ✓ Explore Konversion
- ✓ Explore Bible, criticism, interpretation, etc., o. t. pentateuch
- ✓ Explore Criticism, interpretation, etc., Jewish
- ✓ Explore Religion
