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The Kabbalah of the Soul

The Transformative Psychology and Practices of Jewish Mysticism
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The Kabbalah of the Soul presents a profound exploration of Jewish esoteric traditions, synthesising cosmologies from the Bible, the Zohar, and Isaac Luria’s teachings. Leonora Leet outlines humanity's critical role in cosmic perfection through transformative spiritual work that elevates the soul to higher consciousness. The book addresses the spiritual fall caused by worldly temptations and introduces the potent 'Transformative Moment' meditation technique, exemplified by biblical figures Jacob and Joseph, to aid soul ascension. Leet also connects these soul levels with Ezekiel's Throne vision, exploring paths such as sex, love, power, knowledge, holiness, and unification towards self-realisation.
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Ideal for readers deeply interested in Jewish mysticism, Kabbalah, and spiritual transformation, particularly those seeking advanced, scholarly yet practical guidance on esoteric traditions. Suitable for academics, spiritual practitioners, and students of religion & spirituality wishing to deepen their understanding of soul cosmology and meditative practices.

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Leet has erected a new framework for understanding the mechanism of the transformative spiritual work that enables the human soul to reach higher dimensions of consciousness. She develops a technique called "the Transformative Moment," that allows the individual to progress through all the higher levels of the soul.

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Throughout the history of the Jewish esoteric tradition, humankind has been understood to play a pivotal role in the perfection of the cosmos, uniting the finite with the infinite in the perfection of divine personality. Working from an original synthesis of the major kabbalistic traditions of the cosmology derived from the Bible, the Zohar, and the school of Isaac Luria, Leonora Leet has erected a new framework for understanding the mechanism of the transformative spiritual work that enables the human soul to reach increasingly higher dimensions of consciousness.

Leet first considers the false temptations of worldly power and pleasure that lead to the fall of the soul and then the means of its redemption. She develops a powerful meditative technique called the Transformative Moment, whose workings are exemplified by Jacob and Joseph. This technique allows the individual to progress through all the higher levels of the soul, even possibly to attain the miraculous powers of the spiritual masters.

She further correlates the hierarchy of soul levels with Ezekiel's Throne vision to show the various paths the soul may travel toward self-realisation: sex, love, power, knowledge, holiness, and unification.

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Praised for its daring originality and erudition, The Kabbalah of the Soul is recognised as a vital, innovative contribution to Jewish mysticism and contemporary spirituality. Scholars highlight its illuminating synthesis and deep insights, calling it a new guide for the perplexed in Kabbalistic study. Experts commend Leonora Leet’s adventurous spirit and scholarly rigour, noting the book’s capacity to reclaim and transform the soul of Kabbalah for personal spiritual growth.

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ISBN: 9780892819577

Publisher: Inner Traditions Bear and Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 April 2003

Country: United States

Imprint: Inner Traditions Bear and Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 222.0mm

Weight: 1g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Leonora Leet (1929-2004) received her Ph.D. from Yale University and was Professor of English at St. John's University. Her other books on the Kabbalah are The Universal Kabbalah, Renewing the Covenant, and The Secret Doctrine of the Kabbalah.

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