The Thirteen Petalled Rose: A Discourse On The Essence Of Jewish Existence And Belief by Adin Steinsaltz Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Thirteen Petalled Rose: A Discourse On The Essence Of Jewish Existence And Belief
Book Review: authentic and understandable - a rare gem in the sand
Summary: 5 Stars
spirituality is hard to expose in the physical word, but it is there and Rabbi Steinzaltz has been able to translate his experience and complex knowledge into a language that is within reach. OK some of the material would be out of reach for the beginner but there is something here for everyone.Book Review: beautiful but challenging
Summary: 5 Stars
Reading this short but intense volume is like wandering in heavy fog, deep in a beautiful and mysterious forest, without a map or compass. The silence washes over you and you feel you are with God, but which way is north? Which way is east? Where is the river? The information is so esoteric and abstract, the book may require multiple readings to be understood - which is not a bad thing. With a second reading I would be prepared to take notes line-by-line, draw diagrams with arrows - I can't see any of it clearly in my mind. It's too abstract to relate to my experience. The author discusses concepts with no concrete real-world parallels. Much of it reminds me of spiritual states described in Buddhism. Thirteen-Petalled Rose is rich, multi-layered, and requires focus and dedication to get the most out of it.
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