Seekers of the Face: Secrets of the Idra Rabba (The Great Assembly) of the Zohar

In "Seekers of the Face," Melila Hellner-Eshed provides a magisterial and modern interpretation of the Kabbalistic tradition's most profound mysteries, exploring the Idra Rabba (Great Gathering) of the Zohar. This book reveals God's faces and bodies in anthropomorphic language, challenging the religious worldview and offering a transformative experience for everyday readers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 480 pages
Publication date: 14 September 2021
Publisher: Stanford University Press

A magisterial and contemporary interpretation of the most profound mysteries within the Kabbalistic tradition, Seekers of the Face delves into the profound treasure house at the core of Judaism's most significant mystical work: the Idra Rabba (Great Gathering) of the Zohar. This captivating narrative revolves around the Great Assembly of mystics convened by the esteemed master teacher and hero of the Zohar, Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, with the ultimate purpose of harmonizing the divine faces and rejuvenating Jewish religion. The Idra Rabba necessitates a radical expansion of one's religious worldview, as it unveils the multifaceted expressions of God through daring and anthropomorphic language. For the first time, Melila Hellner-Eshed translates this intricate and esoteric masterpiece into a language accessible to everyday readers. Hellner-Eshed skillfully uncovers the rich tapestry of tradition upon which the Idra Rabba is built, delves into the depths of hidden layers of consciousness and the psyche, and presents striking and sacred images of the divine face. By guiding readers of the Zohar on a transformative journey into mystical experience, Seekers of the Face enables us to hear anew the Idra Rabba's audacious call to heal and harmonize the living faces of God.

Weight: 900g
Dimension: 162 x 237 x 39 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781503628427