Pillar of Prayer Guidance in Contemplative Prayer, Sacred Study, and the Spiritual Life, from the Baal Shem Tov and His Circle

Name: Pillar of Prayer Guidance in Contemplative Prayer, Sacred Study, and the Spiritual Life, from the Baal Shem Tov and His Circle
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ISBN: 9781891785795

ISBN-10: 1891785796

ISBN-13: 9781891785795

Edition: 2011

Authors: Menachem Kallus, Aubrey L. Glazer

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The spiritual involution that swept through eastern Europe in the 18th century continues to resonate for spiritual seekers today. The mystic Rabbi Israel ben Eliezer revealed profound teachings of great insight that continue delineating the foundations of Jewish contemplative spiritual practice. What remains to be rediscovered is a remarkable journey into the mystical foundation of Jewish prayer life, including: “The Union of Worlds, Souls and Divinity in Prayer, Study, and Speech;” “Constricted Consciousness and Actualizing Genuine Presence;” “Preaching Reproof and Prayer;” “Sincere Prayer—The Union of Speech and Thought;” “Teachings on Sincerity, Spontaneity, and Volition;” and “God’s…

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List price: $24.95
Copyright year: 2011
Publisher: Fons Vitae of Kentucky, Incorporated
Publication date: 9/30/2011
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 372
Size: 7.01" wide x 10.00" long x 0.91" tall
Weight: 1.716

Menachem Kallus is a rabbi and a translator who has contributed toSh'ma: A Journal of Jewish Responsibility.Aubrey L. Glazerserves as senior rabbi at the Jewish Community Center of Harrison, New York. His research is part of a larger commitment to revitalizing Hebrew culture and civilization, and his publications include scholarly studies and annotated translations inHebrew.He lives in New York City.



In memoriam


Dedicatory Preface to Spiritual Affinities Series



Translator's Preface and Dedication



Introduction: Rabbi Israel Ba'al Shem Tov: Prophet of a New Paradigm



Abbreviations and Transcription Scheme


Pillar of Prayer: Translation and Annotation




The Union of Worlds, Souls, and Divinity in Prayer, Study, and Speech



Preparation for Prayer and Entering into Contemplation



Constricted Consciousness and Actualizing Genuine Presence



Lurianic Transformations and Simple Transformations



Prayer, Preaching, and Reproof



Prayer with Lurianic Kawanot; Identifying the Mystical in Kabbalah



Sincere Prayer-The Union of Speech and Thought



Distracting Thought, Thought Transformation, and the Raising of the Worlds



Miscellaneous Teachings on Sincerity, Spontaneity, Volition, and Love



Prayer for the Sh'khinah and Prayer for One's Enemies



God's Will and Knowledge; Messianic Prayer, and Creative Union



Concluding Sections-Parting Advice


Spiritual Affinity Series



Imaginal Journeying to Istanbul, mon amour. Devotional Sociabilities in Beshtian Hasidism and Turkish-Sufism



Glossary of Terms and Their Usages in This Work


Bibliography


Index


Biographies