Joseph, Akiba Ben
Book of Formation or Sepher Yetzirah
- ISBN 13:
- 9780892540945
- author:
- Joseph, Akiba Ben
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Hays (Nicolas) Ltd ,U.S.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2004
- Pages:
- 78
- Dimensions:
- 152mm X 229mm
- Genre:
- Magic & alchemy
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
The Book of Formation: A foundational text of Kabbalistic cosmology and mysticism. Written in the 2nd century b.c.e., this seminal work outlines the principles of the Tree of Life, the Hebrew doctrine of Logos, and the correspondences between numbers, letters, and sound. A word-for-word translation of the Sepher Yetzirah has been compiled by Stenring, with accompanying diagrams, tables, and notes that reveal the text's secrets. This unique translation includes a diagram of the English and Hebrew alphabets and an assignment of tarot cards to the paths on the Tree of Life. The introduction by A.E. Waite provides historical context for the Sepher Yetzirah translations, offering insight into the importance of this foundational Kabbalistic text.