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: Every Jew should read this book!
Summary: 5 Stars
With all the talk about angels lately, this book should be required reading for every Jew. In this thin but profound volume, Rabbi Steinsaltz, coming from an authentic position within both Orthodoxy and kabbalah, clearly explains the Jewish conception of angels and how they work on the four kaobbalistic levels of Action, Formation, Creation, and Emanation. Also explained is how the mitzvahs we do create new angels to raise up the universe's energy, and how a sin (heaven forbid) can drag the universal energies down. He then ties it all together by giving us a beautiful interpetation of the kiddush (wine blessing) ritual. After reading this book, you will never think of Torah as "mere laws" again!Book Review: Explanations galore!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is an excellent book! I thoroughly enjoyed it and recommend it to Christians who are searching for some meaning in life. This book explains what Jesus meant when he said, "In my Father's house are many mansions." It also explains what Paul meant by "seeing through a glass darkly." Since there is no doubt that both Jesus and Paul were Jewish mystics, it makes sense that explanations for their teachings can be found in Kabbalah! Excellent reading!Book Review: This not ABOUT Kabbalah, It is a direct link into Kabblah.
Summary: 5 Stars
I have literally given this book to at least a dozen people over the years. It is a profound instructional manual and guide to the beyond and to the here and now. Rabbi Steinsaltz is a unique thinker and a wonderful spirit for all of us, especially Jews, who often wonder: What are the underlying profound beliefs of my people. Too often,we cannot find these beliefs in the synagogue, but Rabbi Steinsaltz is more than a teacher, he is a direct path to profundity and hope.