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A Vast Bounty Of Tales Recounting Mystical Experiences Among The Rabbis Can Be Found In The Talmud, The Zohar, Jewish Folktales, And Hasidic Lore. Now, In Gabriel'S Palace, Scholar Howard Schwartz Has Collected The Greatest Of These Stories, Sacred And Secular, In A Marvelously Readable Anthology.Gabriel'S Palace Offers A Treasury Of 150 Pithy And Powerful Tales, Involving Experiences Of Union With The Divine, Outofbody Travel, Encounters With Angels And Demons, Possession By Spirits Holy And Pernicious, And More. Schwartz Provides An Informative Introduction Placing These Remarkable Tales Firmly In The Context Of Centuries Of Postbiblical Jewish Tradition. The Body Of The Text Presents Spellbinding Tales From The Talmud, Zohar, The Hasidic Masters, And An Enormous Range Of Other Sources. Here Are Stories Of Shimon Bar Yohai, Reputed To Be The Author Of The Zohar; Isaac Luria, Known As The Ari, Who Was The Central Figure Among The Safed Mystics Of The 16Th Century; Israel Ben Eliezer, Known As Baal Shem Tov, Who Founded Hasidism; Elimelech Of Lizensk, Possessor Of Legendary Mystical Powers; And Nachman Of Bratslav, The Great Storyteller Whose Wandering Spirit Is Said To Protect His Followers To This Day. Together, These Tales Paint A Vivid Picture Of 'A World Of Signs And Symbols, Where Everything That Took Place Had Meaning, A World Of Mythic Proportions....A World In Which The Spirits Of The Dead Were No Longer Invisible, Nor The Angels,' Where The Master And His Disciples Labor To Repair The World So That The Footsteps Of The Messiah Might Be Heard.Drawn From Rabbinic, Kabbalistic, Folk, And Hasidic Sources, These Collected Tales Form A Rich Genre All Their Own. In Gabriel'S Palace, The Powerful Tradition Of Jewish Mysticism Comes To Life In Clear, Contemporary English.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Gabriel's Palace: Jewish Mystical Tales' about? A: 'Gabriel's Palace' is an anthology curated by Howard Schwartz that collects 150 mystical tales from Jewish tradition, including stories from the Talmud, Zohar, and Hasidic lore. The tales explore themes such as divine encounters, spiritual possession, and the mystical experiences of various Jewish figures.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Gabriel's Palace'? A: The author of 'Gabriel's Palace: Jewish Mystical Tales' is Howard Schwartz, who is a scholar specializing in Jewish literature and mystical traditions.
- Q: How many pages does 'Gabriel's Palace' have? A: 'Gabriel's Palace' contains a total of 432 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: 'Gabriel's Palace' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Gabriel's Palace' published? A: 'Gabriel's Palace: Jewish Mystical Tales' was published on October 20, 1994.
- Q: Is there an introduction in 'Gabriel's Palace'? A: Yes, the book includes an informative introduction by Howard Schwartz that places the collected tales within the context of post-biblical Jewish tradition.
- Q: What themes are commonly found in the tales of 'Gabriel's Palace'? A: The tales in 'Gabriel's Palace' often explore themes of divine union, out-of-body experiences, and interactions with spiritual beings such as angels and demons.
- Q: Is 'Gabriel's Palace' suitable for readers new to Jewish mysticism? A: Yes, 'Gabriel's Palace' is written in clear, contemporary English, making it accessible to readers who may be new to Jewish mysticism and its narratives.
- Q: What sources are the tales in 'Gabriel's Palace' drawn from? A: The tales in 'Gabriel's Palace' are drawn from various sources, including rabbinic literature, kabbalistic texts, folk tales, and Hasidic stories.
- Q: Can 'Gabriel's Palace' be used for educational purposes? A: Yes, 'Gabriel's Palace' can serve as a valuable resource for educational purposes, particularly for those studying Jewish mysticism, folklore, and spiritual narratives.