{"title":"Rabbi Akiba ben Joseph","description":"\u003cp\u003eRabbi Akiba ben Joseph's works delve into profound spiritual and mystical insights, inviting readers to explore the foundations of existence and personal transformation. Titles like \u003cem\u003eThe Book of Formation\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eSepher Yetzirah\u003c\/em\u003e offer a unique blend of ancient wisdom and contemplative practice, nurturing a deeper understanding of the self and the universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for those interested in \u003cstrong\u003eself-help and personal development\u003c\/strong\u003e through spiritual tradition, these texts provide timeless guidance on harnessing inner power and uncovering hidden truths. Readers will find inspiration in the meditative and philosophical nature of Rabbi Akiba's teachings.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-book-of-formation-or-sepher-yetzirah-by-rabbi-akiba-ben-joseph-9780892540945","title":"The Book of Formation or Sepher Yetzirah","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Sepher Yetzirah Or Book Of Formation\u003c\/em\u003e, although very short, is probably the most important of the Kabalistic texts. Its secrets were passed on in the Hebrew oral tradition until it was written down in the 2nd century BCE. It lays out the principles of Kabalistic cosmology and the Tree of Life, and how humankind (the microcosm) reflects the Divine (the macrocosm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt also sets forth the Hebrew doctrine of Logos - the creation of the world in numbers, letters, and sound. As such, it is a seminal text for all serious magicians. Stenring has made a word-for-word translation from several texts, choosing only those parts which he believed to be authentic. He reveals the text's secrets through his diagrams, tables, and extensive notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis 'MasterKey to the theoretical and practical Kabala' is a diagram of the correspondences between the English and Hebrew alphabets and is not found in other translations of \u003cem\u003eThe Sepher Yetzirah\u003c\/em\u003e. Also unique in this translation is Stenring's assignment of certain tarot cards to the paths on the Tree of Life. Several authors have done this before, but Stenring asserts that he arrived at his correspondences on his own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe introduction by Waite surveys the historical background of \u003cem\u003eThe Sepher Yetzirah\u003c\/em\u003e translations and the import of this foundational Kabbalistic text. R. A. Gilbert's foreword provides background information on Waite's interest and involvement with Stenring's translation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607907451116,"sku":"9780892540945","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3dd8436eae7f740fc0d11eefb9a2a192.jpg?v=1778186714"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/rabbi-akiba-ben-joseph.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}