Hasidism: Between Ecstasy and Magic

By Moshe Idel

Book Overview

Preface

Introduction

Part I. Models in Kabbalah and Hasidism

1. The Weakening of the Lurianic Kabbalah in the Eighteenth Century

2. Models in Jewish Mysticism

3. The Mystico-Magical Model

Part II. Drawing Down

4. Mystical and Magical Prayer in Hasidism

5. Mystical and Magical Study in Hasidism

6. Zaddiq as "Vessel" and "Channel" in Hasidism

Concluding Remarks

Appendix A: Psychologization of Theosophy in Kabbalah and Hasidism

Appendix B: Rabbi Yisrael of Ryzhin Who Cries

Appendix C: On Intentional Transmission of Power

Abbreviations

Notes

Bibliography

Appendix of Hebrew Quotes

Subject Index

Index of Works Cited

Author Index

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0791417344
• ISBN13: 9780791417348
• Release Date: August 1995
• Publisher: State University of New York Press
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.2"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher