The Seven Beggars: & Other Kabbalistic Tales of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Inspiration & Meditation, Mysticism, Judaism
| Author: | Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan | ISBN: | 9781580234825 |
| Publisher: | Jewish Lights Publishing | Publication: | February 28, 2005 |
| Imprint: | Jewish Lights | Language: | English |
| Author: | Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan |
| ISBN: | 9781580234825 |
| Publisher: | Jewish Lights Publishing |
| Publication: | February 28, 2005 |
| Imprint: | Jewish Lights |
| Language: | English |
Rejoice in the stories of Rebbe Nachman of Breslovfor their insight into the human condition and the realm of the mysterious.When Rabbi Nachman first started telling his stories, he declared: Now I am going to tell you stories. The reason he did so was because in generations so far from God the only remedy was to present the secrets of the Torahincluding even the greatest of themin the form of stories.from the PrefaceFor centuries, spiritual teachers have told stories to convey lessons about God and perceptions of the world around us. Hasidic master Rebbe Nachman of Breslov (17721810) perfected this teaching method through his engrossing and entertaining stories that are fast-moving, brilliantly structured, and filled with penetrating insights.This collection presents the wisdom of Rebbe Nachman, translated by Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan and accompanied by illuminating commentary drawn from the works of Rebbe Nachmans pupils. This important work brings you authentic interpretations of Rebbe Nachmans stories, allowing you to experience the rich heritage of Torah and Kabbalah that underlies each word of his inspirational teachings.Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan was a multifaceted, uniquely creative and talented author. In the course of his career, Rabbi Kaplan became known for such books as Jewish Meditation: A Practical Guide and The Light Beyond: Adventures in Hasidic Thought.
Rejoice in the stories of Rebbe Nachman of Breslovfor their insight into the human condition and the realm of the mysterious.When Rabbi Nachman first started telling his stories, he declared: Now I am going to tell you stories. The reason he did so was because in generations so far from God the only remedy was to present the secrets of the Torahincluding even the greatest of themin the form of stories.from the PrefaceFor centuries, spiritual teachers have told stories to convey lessons about God and perceptions of the world around us. Hasidic master Rebbe Nachman of Breslov (17721810) perfected this teaching method through his engrossing and entertaining stories that are fast-moving, brilliantly structured, and filled with penetrating insights.This collection presents the wisdom of Rebbe Nachman, translated by Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan and accompanied by illuminating commentary drawn from the works of Rebbe Nachmans pupils. This important work brings you authentic interpretations of Rebbe Nachmans stories, allowing you to experience the rich heritage of Torah and Kabbalah that underlies each word of his inspirational teachings.Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan was a multifaceted, uniquely creative and talented author. In the course of his career, Rabbi Kaplan became known for such books as Jewish Meditation: A Practical Guide and The Light Beyond: Adventures in Hasidic Thought.
