Overview
The Secret Garden of the Soul began its life in the mid 1980's as a collection of notes intended for students of the Kabbalah. Over the years its shape has evolved through countless discussions with such students. As an introductory work this book sheds light upon the perplexing world of the Kabbalah and guides the reader through its origins and history; throwing light on its obscure terms and mysterious language, explaining and interpreting its symbolism, doctrine and practices. The title reflects the fact that throughout history Kabbalists have likened the soul to a garden, a secret garden hidden deep within our being. Indeed, from the earliest times Kabbalistic teachings and disciplines were directed towards enabling students to enter into that secret garden and engage with the inner reality of their own being.
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Author: Allan Armstrong , R. A. Gilbert
Publisher: Imagier Publishing
Imprint: Imagier Publishing
Dimensions:
Width: 15.00cm
, Height: 2.00cm
, Length: 22.50cm
ISBN: 9780955841507
ISBN 10: 095584150
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 02 February 2008
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Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Table of Contents
Front Matter, including a list of illustrations; Chapter One, The Development of the Tradition, a brief survey of the evolution of Kabbalah; Chapter Two, The Basics of Kabbalah, an introduction to the core feature of the Kabbalah; Chapter Three, Language and Number, a discussion about the vital role of language & number in Kabbalah; Chapter Four, a discussion concerning the structure and dynamics of the soul in Kabbalistic terms; Chapter Five, An introduction to meditative techniques used by Kabbalists; Chapter Six, A discussion concerning the place of Natural Magic, Theurgy and Goetia in Kabbalah; Appendices, including People, Places, Glossary, Reading List; Bibliography; Index.
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The Secret Garden of the Soul: An Introduction to the Kabbalah by Allan Armstrong is one of the finest introductions to the Kabbalah I have read. It is not light or naive; it is a thorough and deep book, but very accessible , David Goddard, in Positive Health magazine, Issue 148. It is refreshing to find a book that rises above and beyond a superficial overview of the subject in order to provide readers with real knowledge and understanding into this profound system of spiritual growth , authors Chic Cicero and Tabatha Cicero. The introduction by R.A. Gilbert alone is worth the cost of the book, but what most surprised me is how thorough this book is for an introductory book on such a vast and complex subject , review on Amazon.com.
Author Information
Allan Armstrong has devoted is life to developing a greater understanding of the spiritual life and the path of spiritual perfection. His research interests include the study of Spiritual Disciplines; Prayer & Meditation; Ritual; Healing; Kabbalah and Mysticism. He is also the author of Tales of Brother Marcus Part One, the Rose Priory Dialogues ; Aspect of the Spiritual Life, an Introduction to the Order of Dionysis & Paul ; and has written introductions to the following books: A Handbook of Mystical Philosophy by G. B. Scaramelli; Dionysius the Areopagite on the Divine Names translated by C.E. Rolt; Prayer by Dudley Wright; The Adornment of the Spiritual Marriage by Jan van Ruysbroeck, and Father Lazarus' translation of On the Prayer of Jesus by Ignatius Brianchaninov.
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