Concise classic on the salient features of Jewish mysticism and its impact on Jewish thought and worship. Based on researches of Jewish scholars, and reinforced by author's acquaintance with talmudic and rabbinical literature, the book covers Essenism, Merkabah mysticism, the book "Yetsirah," "Zohar" mysticism, the ten Sefirot, the Soul, more.
The Mystics of Spain by E. Allison Peers Groundbreaking study of the works and personalities of 15 mystical authors: Juan of Ávila, St. John of the Cross, St. Ignatius of Loyola, Alonso de Orozco, Luis de Granada, Diego de Estella, others.
Mysticism: Christian and Buddhist by Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki A distinguished scholar contrasts mystic qualities of Christianity and Buddhism, explicating views of both on infinity, eternity, and transmigration of souls. Includes excerpts from letters of Rennyo Shonin and journals of Saichi.
The Holy Kabbalah by A. E. Waite Enthusiastic in tone and grounded in scholarship, this extensive and lucid history embraces the literature of the Kabbalah, its foremost interpreters, its impact on Christian scholars, and its reputation as "the secret tradition."
Einstein on Cosmic Religion and Other Opinions and Aphorisms by Albert Einstein, George Bernard Shaw Einstein's essays explore science as the basis for a "cosmic" religion, embraced by all who share a sense of wonder in the universe. Additional topics include pacifism, disarmament, and Zionism.