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Tuning the soul : music as a spiritual process in the teachings of Rabbi Naḥman of Bratzlav /

This book is an in-depth study of the function of music in religious experience according to Rabbi Na?man of Bratzlav. It provides new insights on his unique doctrine of the Good Points, which represent the core of loving kindness and holiness in the human soul, and the musical context in which they...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Smith, Chani Haran
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2010.
Colección:IJS studies in Judaica ; v. 10.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:This book is an in-depth study of the function of music in religious experience according to Rabbi Na?man of Bratzlav. It provides new insights on his unique doctrine of the Good Points, which represent the core of loving kindness and holiness in the human soul, and the musical context in which they become both a means and a metaphor for spiritual transformation. Drawing on midrashic and kabbalistic sources, the book explores Na?mans perception of different types of tzadiqim (religious leaders), including himself, and the special role music plays in their leadership. It highlights the importan.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (ix, 231 pages) : illustrations
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages 201-214) and index.
ISBN:9789004189607
9004189602
1283039176
9781283039178