Name: Abraham Abulafia's Esotericism: On Secrets and Doubt
Author: Moshe Idel
ISBN: 9783110599978

Moshe Idel, a distinguished scholar of Jewish mysticism, presents a detailed examination of Abraham Abulafia, the thirteenth-century founder of ecstatic Kabbalah. This book illuminates Abulafia's esoteric thought, exploring its connections to Maimonides, Maimonideans, and Islamic philosophy, aligning with Leo Strauss's theory of intellectual history. It analyzes the hidden meanings within Abulafia's writings, including the parable of the three rings, and reveals his universalistic interpretation of the Bible, the Hebrew language, and the people of Israel, distinguishing it from more common particularistic Kabbalistic views.

Through meticulous research, Idel identifies previously unacknowledged texts by Abulafia and details the unique techniques of ecstatic Kabbalah, which involve movement, vocalization, breathing, and music, alongside its mystical experiences and their symbolic imagery. This study offers a comprehensive understanding of a pivotal figure in Jewish mysticism, providing insights into the development and nuances of Kabbalistic thought.

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