From the Depth of the Well: An Anthology of Jewish Mysticism

by Ariel Evan Mayse (Editor)

From Abraham Isaac Kook to Zeitlin, Jewish spirituality has a rich mystical tradition. This volume gathers the most significant and treasured writings from the Jewish mystics as published in the Classics of Western Spirituality series. All new introductions have been written by the editor/compiler, emerging scholar Ariel Evan Mayse, with a foreword by prominent scholar on Jewish spirituality Arthur Green. This is an indispensable resource for any professor or student seeking the "best of the Jewish mystics" in a single handy volume.

Genres: Judaism, Jewish

400 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2014

Reviews

[Taylor Swift Scholar · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great anthology that made me want to read more! I found Mayse's summaries and the explanations of the relationships between different schools very helpful.

[Neal Spadafora · Rating 5 out of 5]

Like a fine wine and cheese pairing, I recommend reading this while also reading Scholem's Major Trends.

This an accessible and helpful anthology that more or less does not overlook any significant texts within Jewish mysticism. As such, it makes for a great book to teach.