God Is A Verb: Kabbalah and the Practice of Mystical Judaism

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title God Is A Verb: Kabbalah and the Practice of Mystical Judaism
Authors and Contributors      By (author) David A Cooper
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:332
Dimensions(mm): Height 228,Width 153
Category/GenreJudaism
ISBN/Barcode 9781573226943
ClassificationsDewey:296.712
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc
Imprint Riverhead Books,U.S.
Publication Date 1 September 1998
Publication Country United States

Description

This book, written by the rabbi who authored the bestselling audiotape series 'The Mystical Kabbalah', is the first to bring Kabbalah - a Jewish mystical tradition dating back centuries - to a wide audience.

Author Biography

Rabbi David A. Cooper studied mystical Judaism in Jerusalem's Old City for more than eight years, and has authored several books on meditation, spiritual retreats, and Jewish mystical practice. He also recorded the bestselling audiotape series The Mystical Kabbalah, and along with his wife, Shoshana, directs the Heart of Stillness Hermitage near Boulder, Colorado.

Reviews

"Rabbi Cooper opens wide the centuries-old treasure house of the Jewish tradition. This is a wise book...broad and accessible. It's one of those books that people will read a lot over the years"—Jack Kornfield, bestselling author of A Path with Heart"David Cooper's rich wisdom and practical exercises bring Judaism alive in an exciting new way."—Joan Borysenko, Ph.D., author of A Woman's Book of Life "Offers insight into the everyday practice of mystical Judaism...lively prose...a rewarding book." Publishers Weekly "A superb, sensitive, and gentle guide."—Ram Dass, author of Be Here Now