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Berg, the editor-in-chief of Kabbalah magazine, offers a readable introduction into what he claims is the universal mystical tradition. The Kabbalah is replete with modern analogies (even Vince Lombardi!) and is written in an intelligent style expressly designed to appeal to the broadest possible audience. However, Berg overreaches with the claim that "Kabbalah is the birthright of all humanity. It does not belong to any religion or ethnic group." Unless God desires everyone to be Jewish (which Judaism has always rejected), it is disingenuous to say that "The Way" is "for literally everyone in the world" and then proceed to refer exclusively to Jewish texts, prayers, heroes and holidays and the mysterious power of Hebrew and Hebrew alone. Berg's "way" has much in common with other mystical traditions, particularly reincarnation and meditation. "Love thy neighbor" may be "the secret of living in accordance with Kabbalah," but it is hardly a monopoly. Ironically, the path outlined here is reminiscent of St. Paul's ancient Christian missions to the pagans. St. Paul eliminated Jewish ritual observance and made the religion palatable to the uninitiated winning countless converts to a new tradition, but alienating observant Jews. Characterizing the Sabbath as "one day just to sit back and cruise, if that's what we really want to do" may win the hearts of Santana and Madonna, but it will likely leave serious Jewish mystics cringing.
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--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.Review
"This book will inspire your soul. Michael Berg has accomplished the momumental task of translating the eternal truths of life into spiritual common sense. Without a doubt, The Way will become one of the sacred texts of your own life."--Caroline Myss, Ph.D., New York Times bestselling author of Anatomy of the Spirit
"The Way reveals the beauty and the practicality of Kabbalah -- buy this book and read it, now."--Sandra Bernhard
"The simple and practical wisdom I have gained by reading this book and studying Kabbalah is immeasurable."--Madonna
"Michael Berg brilliantly shares Kabbalah's profound spiritual laws and ancient wisdom in a simple way that can help us improve the quality of our lives -- in many ways."--Roseanne
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting book.,
This review is from: The Way: Using the Wisdom of Kabbalah for Spiritual Transformation and Fulfillment (Paperback)
I really liked this book. Michael Berg does a good job. Is Michael related to Yehuda Berg? I think so. Check out the "Power of Kabbalah" by Yehudah Berg. This is also a very good book.Also check out Peter Cayce's "What Did Jesus Really Say-How Christianity Went Astray: What To Say To A Born Again Christian Fundamentalist, But Never Had The Information." Check out the reviews. Among other things, Cayce covers Kabbalah, reincarnation, and the fact that Jesus may have studied / practiced Kabbalah. What Did Jesus Really Say-How Christianity Went Astray: [What to Say to a Born Again Christian Fundamentalist, But Never Had the Information]
4.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting.,
By Cheryl Griffin (Dallas, Texas) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Way: Using the Wisdom of Kabbalah for Spiritual Transformation and Fulfillment (Paperback)
This is an interesting book. I fully recommend it to anyone looking for spiritual answers. You may not agree with everything -- and that's OK. But take whatever you get from this book and simply make it yours. Try it. You may like it!ALSO RECOMMENDED: "What Did Jesus Really Say, How Christianity Went Astray: [What To Say To A Born Again Christian Fundamentalist, But Never Had The Information]" by Peter Cayce
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not a book about Kabbalah at all,
By "apollonpress" (New York, New York United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Way: Using the Wisdom of Kabbalah for Spiritual Transformation and Fulfillment (Paperback)
This is a watered-down, overly simplified book about a subject worthy of much more serious and accurate commentary. The author has taken one tenet of Kabbalah (receiving for the sake of sharing) and basically written a whole book that repeats the same thing over and over. This is true of all of the books published by the Kabbalah Centre, an organization of questionable origins and fundraising methods. Beware of the underlying yet hidden message in this book-give the Kabbalah Centre your money and you will get more "light".Please do yourself a favor and read serious works by authentic Kabbalists like Rav Michael Laitman and Rav Yehuda Ashlag. This book trivializes Kabbalah and its true teachings.
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