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The Origin Of Letters And Numerals According To The Sefer Yetzirah

The Origin Of Letters And Numerals According To The Sefer Yetzirah


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A lucid bridge between mysticism and linguistics. A compact study that enlightens. Phineas Mordell's The Origin Of Letters And Numerals According To The Sefer Yetzirah offers a lucid, disciplined reading of an ancient Jewish mystery. As a kabbalistic studies book and sefer yetzirah commentary it follows the Sefer Yetzirah's concern with the symbolism of letters and probes the origins of numerals alongside questions of hebrew language history. Mordell writes with a clarity that makes technical argument readable without flattening nuance: philology and devotion sit side by side, so the work functions as an esoteric studies reference for scholars of religion while remaining inviting to anyone drawn to a jewish mysticism text. Those interested in ancient alphabet origins will appreciate the methodical tracing of roots and resonances; collectors of classical jewish literature will recognise its value within the wider sacred texts collection. Read alongside other commentaries and historical sources, Mordell's study throws into relief how characters once treated as vocal instruments came to carry metaphysical force. The prose is measured rather than ornate, and the book's conclusions reward careful, repeated reading. Its significance lies not only in interpretation but in preservation: readers gain a compact window into early 20th century scholarship on kabbalistic themes, and into the scholarly conversations that shaped modern understanding of the Hebrew alphabet. Useful both as a reference on the symbolism of letters and as a readable introduction to how mystical traditions imagine creation through language, it suits students and curious readers in equal measure. The argument favours clarity over jargon, so the work's insights remain accessible even to those new to the field. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Ideal for casual readers and classic-literature collectors, this edition belongs equally on a bedside table and in a curated library.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9789354217623
  • Publisher: Alpha Editions
  • Publisher Imprint: Alpha Editions
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 74
  • Returnable: N
  • Returnable: N
  • Weight: 172 gr
  • ISBN-10: 9354217621
  • Publisher Date: 19 Nov 2020
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
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  • Spine Width: 5 mm
  • Width: 152 mm


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