An introduction to the Kabbalah, the mystical and secret tradition of Judaism, Mysteries of the Kabbalah explains its fundamental myths and symbols, which have so profoundly influenced both the Jewish and non-Jewish world. The book delves into such Kabbalist phenomena as the hearing of angels' voices, Chokmah (a form of transcendental wisdom), the four divine names and the five modalities of being, the light of infinity, as well as the significance of each of the twenty-two letters of the Hebrew alphabet.

The Kabbalah has been transmitted orally from masters to disciples since the days of the prophets and recorded in such seminal works as the Book of Splendor (Sepher Ha-Zohar) and the Book of Creation (Sepher Ha-Yetzira). With thoughtful and concise illustrations, Mysteries of the Kabbalah reveals its main schools of thought and its central developments from its origins to the present day. Best-selling author and teacher Marc-Alain Ouaknin explores the vital influence of Kabbalah on art, literature, music, architecture, psychoanalysis, and health. The book closes with a chapter on meditation and prayer.

Mysteries of the Kabbalah will appeal to anyone interested in Judaica, spiritualism, and history