- Paperback: 224 pages
- Publisher: Chronicle Books (CA) (27 Dec 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0811861376
- ISBN-13: 978-0811861373
- Product Dimensions: 25.9 x 19.6 x 1.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 365,031 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Review of Total Kabbalah by Maggy Whitehouse (Chronicle Books, San Francisco, 2008, 224 ff.)
Ancient mystical wisdom for today
By Dr Howard A. Jones (Carmarthen, Wales UK)
This book could well have been subtitled `Everything you ever wanted to know about Kabbalah but were afraid to ask'. Perhaps `Total' Kabbalah is not achievable in one volume, but this book comes as close as one could wish for. It covers so many aspects of Kabbalah in an easily readable and lucid style.
After a short introduction for those not familiar with the subject, the book gives general principles and then elaborates details for those who use Kabbalah as a source of divine inspiration. As would be expected, the text is structured around the Tree of Life - the Otz Chiim of Jewish tradition - with a detailed exposition of its many meditative interpretations: its relationship with the seven-branched menorah, the seven chakras of spiritual healing, the ten sefirot or archangels at its nodes and their association with the qualities of human consciousness such as wisdom and understanding, its astrological significance (not the nonsense we read in the daily press but as a true ancient mystical study), the relationship between Kabbalah, Tarot and Numerology, and its practical application in bringing balance and happiness into our personal lives.
The ancient Lurianic Kabbalah is briefly mentioned, but the book mainly uses the Toledano tradition based on the Jacob's ladder metaphor found in Genesis 28.12 which has been revived by the contemporary mystic, Shimon Halevi. Myths of the Christian Old Testament, which Jews call the Tenakh, are woven at appropriate places into the text, but this is very much a book for today's world, skilfully using historical traditions.
Perhaps the outstanding feature of the book from a reader's point of view is the presentation, with a meaningful use of colour and each topic presented separately and copiously illustrated on a double-page spread. The book is published in A4 format, which allows it more easily to lie opened on the desk for teaching purposes.
I would unreservedly recommend this book, not only for those interested specifically in Jewish or Christian Kabbalah, but to inform and assist practically those who have already joined the emerging New Spirituality movement.
Ancient mystical wisdom for today
By Dr Howard A. Jones (Carmarthen, Wales UK)
This book could well have been subtitled `Everything you ever wanted to know about Kabbalah but were afraid to ask'. Perhaps `Total' Kabbalah is not achievable in one volume, but this book comes as close as one could wish for. It covers so many aspects of Kabbalah in an easily readable and lucid style.
After a short introduction for those not familiar with the subject, the book gives general principles and then elaborates details for those who use Kabbalah as a source of divine inspiration. As would be expected, the text is structured around the Tree of Life - the Otz Chiim of Jewish tradition - with a detailed exposition of its many meditative interpretations: its relationship with the seven-branched menorah, the seven chakras of spiritual healing, the ten sefirot or archangels at its nodes and their association with the qualities of human consciousness such as wisdom and understanding, its astrological significance (not the nonsense we read in the daily press but as a true ancient mystical study), the relationship between Kabbalah, Tarot and Numerology, and its practical application in bringing balance and happiness into our personal lives.
The ancient Lurianic Kabbalah is briefly mentioned, but the book mainly uses the Toledano tradition based on the Jacob's ladder metaphor found in Genesis 28.12 which has been revived by the contemporary mystic, Shimon Halevi. Myths of the Christian Old Testament, which Jews call the Tenakh, are woven at appropriate places into the text, but this is very much a book for today's world, skilfully using historical traditions.
Perhaps the outstanding feature of the book from a reader's point of view is the presentation, with a meaningful use of colour and each topic presented separately and copiously illustrated on a double-page spread. The book is published in A4 format, which allows it more easily to lie opened on the desk for teaching purposes.
I would unreservedly recommend this book, not only for those interested specifically in Jewish or Christian Kabbalah, but to inform and assist practically those who have already joined the emerging New Spirituality movement.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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This is another outstanding addition to the literature of modern Kabbalah, by an author who has a genuine and profound knowledge and appreciation of the tradition. While her earlier book (Living Kabbalah) was more 'soft-focus', this offering has the quality of a highly accessible text-book (in the best sense), presenting the material clearly and thoughtfully, both for the beginner and those who already have some knowledge of Kabbalah and esoteric work. The approach is rigorous, yet approachable, combining theoretical learning with practical application. It is, in the view of this reader, a true and compelling introduction to and exploration of the Kabbalistic tradition, without the hocus-pocus, and as such indispensible for those serious about learning more.
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Kabbalah 101 for sure!
26 May 2009
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This book is the very best for beginner students of the Kabbalah, or for people like myself that just want to get an idea of what the Kabbalah is all about. I was always intimidated by the structure and presentation of other books until I found this one. Very good, educational reading!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
A Picture Says A Thousand Words
26 Jun 2011
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Maggy has created a visual tour de force. Every page has at least one colourful illustration that makes the points succinctly like her vivid writing style. Here is a broad overview of the spiritual path, with adequate detail on so many practical aspects. It is a compendious large format book and it is not exaggerating to say that a beginner could read this and then set up a decent small teaching group. Introductions to Kabbalah are now plentiful but this is among the very best for practicality. How I wish this had been available in the 1970s, when I started investigating! Maggy is trained in the Sefardic approach of Warren Kenton (known as the Toledano Tradition) so you will hear a lot about the Tree of Life and the Extended Tree, unlike some schools which focus on the Zohar, or Isaac Luria, for example. It is one of the most ancient currents that can still be accessed. You will find out plenty more about angels, astrology, tarot meditations, psychology, free will and even simple ritual observances. This is practical spirituality with a positive, can do attitude. Easy to understand but not lacking in profundity - metaphysics for the masses?
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Total Kabbalah
30 Sep 2008
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Maggy brings in so much information in this book. I wholly recommend it for the seasoned Cabalist as well as the novice. It brings from all traditions and she is well versed from the wealth of knowledge that she pulls forth from studying from a very wonderful teacher as well as being a very insightful teacher herself. The female perspective is so refreshing and it brings in more of the feminine divine aspect of the deepest teachings. I hope more of Warren's protege's will publish and let their lights shine.
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