Mysticism and science: What do they have in common? How can one enlighten the other? By drawing on modern cosmology and ancient Kabbalah, Matt shows how science and religion can together enrich our spiritual awareness and help us recover a sense of wonder and find our place in the universe.Drawing on the insights of physics and Jewish mysticism, Daniel Matt uncovers the sense of wonder and oneness that connects us with the universe and God. He describes in understandable terms the ...

Mysticism and science: What do they have in common? How can one enlighten the other? By drawing on modern cosmology and ancient Kabbalah, Matt shows how science and religion can together enrich our spiritual awareness and help us recover a sense of wonder and find our place in the universe.Drawing on the insights of physics and Jewish mysticism, Daniel Matt uncovers the sense of wonder and oneness that connects us with the universe and God. He describes in understandable terms the ...

The story of the prophet Elijah’s transformation from fierce zealot to compassionate hero and cherished figure in Jewish tradition“In a series on Jewish Lives, this volume is about the Jewish life—the one that goes on forever. Becoming Elijah blends meticulous scholarship with bold literary and poetic imagination. Don’t miss it!”—Arthur Green, author of Judaism for the World“The author’s erudite prose and ...

Seit Anbeginn der Zeiten haben die größten Geister der Menschheit versucht, den „Urgrund“, das „Absolute“ oder die „Gottheit“ gedanklich und sprachlich zu fassen. Auch wenn dieses Unterfangen vielleicht in letzter Konsequenz - aufgrund der Endlichkeit des Menschen - zum Scheitern verurteilt ist, so hat es doch einige der tiefsten Einsichten über das SEIN hervorgebracht.Daniel Matt gelingt es auf meisterhaft Weise, in diese „Abgründe der Transzendenz“ hineinzuschauen und aufzuzeigen,...

Daniel Matt liefert mit seinem brillanten Buch einen faszinierenden Neuansatz, um die Frage nach dem Ursprung und der Sinnhaftigkeit der Schöpfung zu erklären. Er wirft einen unverstellten Blick auf die Frage: Gibt es eine Göttliche Einheit oder nur das Nichts und zwar aus naturwissenschaftlicher und spiritueller Sicht. Die Erklärungsnotstände einer materialistischen Physik werden nicht nur aufgezeigt, sondern aus einer höheren Warte aufgelöst. Diese Abhandlung liefert in bestechender Klar...

Draws on both science and theology, fact and belief, cosmology and Jewish mysticism, to discover the presence of God throughout the cosmos and in our everyday lives. This update of the award-winning first edition gives us a fresh look at the growing topic of science and spirituality and shows us how the universe is reflected in our very being.

Mysticism and science: What do they have in common? How can one enlighten the other? By drawing on modern cosmology and ancient Kabbalah, Matt shows how science and religion can together enrich our spiritual awareness and help us recover a sense of wonder and find our place in the universe.Drawing on the insights of physics and Jewish mysticism, Daniel Matt uncovers the sense of wonder and oneness that connects us with the universe and God. He describes in understandable terms the par...

The story of the prophet Elijah's transformation from fierce zealot to compassionate hero and cherished figure in Jewish traditionIn the Bible Elijah is a zealous prophet, attacking idolatry and injustice, championing God. He performs miracles, restoring life and calling down fire. When his earthly life ends, he vanishes in a whirlwind, carried off to heaven in a fiery chariot. Was this a spectacular death, or did Elijah escape death entirely? The latter view preva...

The best-selling author of The Essential Kabbalah now offers readers the best introduction to the Zohar.The splendor and enigmatic appeal of the Zohar, the major text of the Jewish mystical tradition, has never intrigued readers of all faiths more than it does today. But how can we truly understand it?Daniel C. Matt brings together in one place the most important teachings from the Zohar, the cornerstone of Kabbalahdescribed as a mixture of theology, mystical ...

When and why do people obey political authority when it runs against their own interests to do so? This book is about the channels beyond direct repression through which China's authoritarian state controls protest and implements ambitious policies from sweeping urbanization schemes that have displaced millions to family planning initiatives like the one-child policy. Daniel C. Mattingly argues that China's remarkable state capacity is not simply a product of coercive institutions such as ...

Living in a culture that was hostile toward having faith in God, Daniel and his friends could have conformed to society. Instead, they learned to take a stand through God's power for what they believed. By studying their integrity and faithfulness, students will be challenged to evaluate their priorities and embrace biblical values, no matter the cost. This 8-session study includes:Main Bible passageApplication questions for each lessonLea...