The way of Kabbalah

by Z'ev Ben Shimon Halevi

The biblical accounts of slavery in Egypt and the Promised Land are shown to be allegories of the human condition, while the story of Jacob and Esau symbolize the psyche and the body, and Jacob's encounter with the angel marks a turning point for inner growth.

Genres: Jewish, Religion, Spirituality

224 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1976

About the author

Z'ev ben Shimon Halevi (English name, Warren Kenton) is an author of books on the Toledano Tradition of Kabbalah, a teacher of the discipline, with a worldwide following, and a founder member of the Kabbalah Society.

For books written using his English name, Warren Kenton see:
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Reviews

[Baroness · Rating 1 out of 5]

Srsly, just why? This audiobook could have been epic, it was not.

[Charles · Rating 1 out of 5]

The recording sucked and the questions could not be heard. It was like he had all this wisdom he was loathe to divulge. Also, he criticized an audience member for taking notes saying “Kabbalists listen.” How about you don’t be a confusing prick? I’m sorry for the hostility but you are selling something hard to access and the subject of a millennia of charlatanism, so don’t be so smug when challenged.

Another thing that bothered me is that he says, “if you don’t understand it’s because you have to study this for years,” implying that any semblance of nonsense is caused by your deficiencies not the material.

Other than that Ms. Lincoln how was the play?

[Jason · Rating 1 out of 5]

Astoundingly bad. Listened to this as an audiobook - sounds like someone brought a tape recorder into a seminar or something, and the book was composed as such. Large sections were devoted to probably Powerpoint slides that we couldn't see because, well, it was a book/audiobook. Author/speaker seemed dismissive of questions.

[Alex Stuart · Rating 5 out of 5]

Describes very clearly and skilfully several extremely important and universal concepts.

[Mary-Jean Harris · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great book, very thorough and insightful. The author is obviously very knowledgeable and passionate about the Kabbalah, and he offers many details about different approaches to study it and practices one can get involved in. Also included are many diagrams of the Sephirotic tree of life, which are helpful. It is a book that really speaks to you and transcends many different traditions, not just the Kabbalah, in understanding the world and our place within it.
The book ends with a beautiful quote, which is: "Everyone is searching for something. Some people pursue security, others pleasure or power. Yet others look for dreams, or they know not what. There are, however, those who know what they seek but cannot find it in the natural world. For these searchers many clues have been laid out by those who have gone before. The traces are everywhere, although only those with eyes to see or ears to hear perceive them. When the significance of these signs is seriously acted upon, Providence opens a door out of the natural into the supernatural to reveal a ladder from the transient to the Eternal. He who dares the ascent enters the Way of Kabbalah."

[Mateja Klaric · Rating 5 out of 5]

I find Halevi's approach to Kabbalah most refreshing and closest to me. If you are interested in the topic, I can strongly recommend his work.