Magic, Mysticism, and Hasidism
Author | : Gedalyah Nigal |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 312 |
Release | : 1994 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015032929716 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book Magic, Mysticism, and Hasidism written by Gedalyah Nigal and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thoroughly researched and annotated, Professor Gedalyah Nigal's work examines such phenomena as the baalei shem - the individuals who by their knowledge of the "holy names" were able to perform great feats; kefitzat ha-derekh - the ability to traverse great distances in very little time; the transmigration of souls; dybbuks, possession, and exorcism; demons and their marriages to humans; the battles against forces of evil; the power of amulets; and journeys to the Garden of Eden and back.