Sefer Yetzirah: Translation, Transliteration and Commentary, with Special Attention to the Underlying Philosophical Origins, Ancient J, Paperback/Meira Epstein

Description Sefer Yetzirah is one of the oldest Jewish esoteric texts, which inspired mystics throughout the centuries, and it is hard to exaggerate its importance in the development of spiritual thought. In a concise style it describes the Divine Primordial Creation of the World --the Ten Sefirot, Physical Space, Calendric Time, the Human Body and Life Conditions-- by combining the primary Elements of Air, Fire and Water, with the creative power of Numbers and the 22 Letters of the Hebrew Alphabet as the Prima Materia. About the Author Meira Epstein, C.A., NCGR-PAA Has had a life-long interest in the history of Jewish mysticism. In this work she combines it with her Jewish heritage, knowledge of Jewish sources, her extensive proficiency in astrological doctrines, and her long experience as a translator. Prior Publications: Translation of the Medieval Astrology works of Rabbi Abraham Ibn Ezra from Hebrew: The Beginning of Wisdom; The Books of Reasons; The Book of Nativities. Research article "Curriculum by Design: Ibn Ezra's Astrological Texts," published in "Masha Allah to Kepler: Theory and Practice in Medieval and Renaissance Astrology" Also published training instructions series: "Excellence in Astrology." Meira provides astrology courses world-wide. Website: http: //bear-star.com