Tormented Master Tapa blanda - 1987

New York: Schocken Books, 1984 Book. Near Fine. Trade Paperback. Reprint. 8vo. 395 pp, introduction; 1. Childhood and Early Years: 1772-1798; 2. Nahman's Journey to the Land of Israel; 3. Conflict and Growth; 4. Bratslav: Disciples and Master; 5. Messianic Strivings; 6. Nahman's Final Years; Appendix: The Death of Rabbi Nahman; A brief Chronology of Nahman's Life; Excursus I. Faith, Doubt, and Reason; Excursus II. The Tales; note on transliteration and orthography, abbreviations used in notes, glossary, bibliography, index. Reprint, 1984.. "A biography of the controversial Hasidic rabbi, Nahman of Bratslav (1772-1810) and author of ellusive tales that are classics of world mystical literature. Nahman introduced into the Hasidic tradition a lonely and elitist element that contrasted sharply with the life-enhancing, communitarian spiritual teaching of earlier Hasidic masters. The author explores the personal conflicts that affected his spiritual philosophy." Price punched rear… Leer más

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.