Sparks of Light: Counseling in the Hasidic Tradition - Softcover

Hoffman, Edward

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1570626952 ISBN 13: 9781570626951

Verlag: Shambhala, 2001

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Book by Hoffman Edward Schachter Zalman

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Reseña del editor

Hasidism-a mystical branch of Judaism that is today the object of renewed interest-traditionally has as its leaders well-trained masters whose way of counseling their followers may be of interest to those in other helping disciplines. Sparks of Light examines the history and techniques of their advising people on the problems of everyday life-health, finances, family-as well as more spiritual concerns. Schachter and Hoffman take a close look at the techniques of the Hasidic masters-dream interpretation, shock, problem solving, and the prescription of spiritual exercises to unlock the door of the mind. They also focus on such intriguing topics as how Hasidic masters are trained, the range of difficulties for which struggling Jews seek their help, the intuitive methods of counseling that are used, and the kinds of mystical and practical advice offered in response to life's challenges. This book-based on original translations of Hasidic tales and writings, many never before translated-will appeal to those in the helping profession, as well as readers of Jewish history.

Biografía del autor

Edward Hoffman is the author of numerous books on Judaism, Kabbalah, and psychology. He is a psychologist and adjunct professor at Yeshiva University in New York City. He writes extensively for leading Jewish newspapers and magazines, including the National Jewish Post & Opinion, and the Jewish Week, and his articles have appeared in New York Newsday and Yoga Journal.

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• Verlag: Shambhala
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2001
• ISBN 10: 1570626952
• ISBN 13: 9781570626951
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 200