Zohar, the book of enlightenment

Zohar, the book of enlightenment

Cabala -- Early works to 1800
Bible. Pentateuch -- Commentaries -- Early works to 1800

A 13th century Cabbalistic text; first appearing in Spain, its author claimed that it was the work of an ancient writer, from the school of Rabbi Shim'on of Yohai. Current scholarship suggests that Zohar may actually be the work of a 13th century Spanish scholar, Moses de León.

New York : Paulist Press

translation and introduction by Daniel Chanan Matt ; preface by Arthur Green

Series: Classics of Western spirituality.

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