Front Matter (PDF) - Stanford University Press
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of Near Eastern JudaismÐas a source of protection against enemies and<br />
part<br />
of victory over them. The Kabbalah taught in these circles is primarily of<br />
hope<br />
Lurianic variety, as interpreted through a long chain of Jerusalem-based<br />
the<br />
Some versions of what is proffered as ``Kabbalah'' today can only be<br />
teachers.<br />
as highly debased versions of the original teachings. But the Zohar,<br />
described<br />
if reinterpreted in Lurianic terms, is revered throughout these circles as<br />
even<br />
primary font of kabbalistic truth, the ancient teachingof Rabbi Shim'on<br />
the<br />
of Yoḥai.<br />
son<br />
this very complex interweavingof forces will affect the future of<br />
How<br />
in Kabbalah is yet to be seen. It is certain, however, that the Zohar<br />
interest<br />
continue to ®nd a place in the hearts of new readers, some of whom will<br />
will<br />
to the more authentic and profound aspects of its teachings. It is hoped<br />
turn<br />
these readers will be helped and guided by the present translation and<br />
that<br />
commentary.<br />
Introduction<br />
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