GENERAL and special studies on Christian mysticism are numerous enough; but it is somewhat remarkable that, in their introductory pages, authors, who have much to say of Plotinus and Neoplatonism, have nothing or very little on the still more cognate subject of Jewish mysticism. This is not, however, so very surprising, for, truth to tell, there is a singular dearth of anything like an adequate introduction to the study of Jewish mysticism itself. The impression left with the general reade...

Joseph Abelson's "Jewish Mysticism" provides an overview of the mystical aspects of Judaism, focusing on the development and key concepts of Jewish mysticism throughout history. The book covers various mystical movements and teachings within Judaism, shedding light on the esoteric and spiritual dimensions of Jewish thought.The main topics covered in "Jewish Mysticism" include:Historical Overview: Abelson explores the historical development of Jewish mysticism from ancient times to the medi...

"Jewish Mysticism" by J. Abelson, published in 1913, offers a comprehensive exploration of the mystical traditions within Judaism, known as Kabbalah. Abelson meticulously traces the origins and development of Jewish mysticism from ancient texts to medieval Kabbalistic teachings. He delves into key concepts such as the significance of divine names, the symbolic meaning of the sefirot, and the quest for divine unity. Through clear and scholarly analysis, Abelson illuminates the philosophical...

First published in 1913, "Jewish Mysticism: An Introduction to the Kabbalah" is a succinct exploration that serves as an introduction to the general study of Jewish mysticism. This is a book that is accessible to the general reader, and offers a good background to anyone interested in the Kabbalah or Mysticism at any level.Dr. Joshua Abelson’s book is a concise classic on the salient features of Jewish mysticism and its impact on Jewish thought and worship. Based on researches of J...

Offering a concise, highly visual approach to the basic science and clinical pathology of the musculoskeletal system, this updated volume in The Netter Collection of Medical Illustrations (the CIBA "Green Books") contains unparalleled didactic illustrations reflecting the latest medical knowledge. Revised by Drs. Joseph Iannotti, Richard Parker, Abby G. Abelson, Brendan M. Patterson, and other experts from the Cleveland Clinic, Biology and Systemic Diseases, Part 3 of Musculoskeletal Syste...

Offering a concise, highly visual approach to the basic science and clinical pathology of the musculoskeletal system, this updated volume in The Netter Collection of Medical Illustrations (the CIBA "Green Books") contains unparalleled didactic illustrations reflecting the latest medical knowledge. Revised by Drs. Joseph Iannotti, Richard Parker, Tom Mroz, Brendan Patterson, and other experts from the Cleveland Clinic, Spine and Lower Limb, Part 2 of Musculoskeletal System, Volume 6, integr...

This book explains how and why the transatlantic relationship has remained resilient despite persistent differences in the preferences, approaches, and policies of key member states.It covers topics ranging from the history of transatlantic relations, North Atlantic Treaty Organization and security issues, trade, human rights, and the cultural sinews of the relationship, to the impacts of COVID-19, climate change, think tanks, the rise of populism, public opinion, and the triangula...

Separated by the world’s longest land border and engaging in over three billion dollars in trade daily, Canada and the United States share security concerns, cultural interests, and a history spanning more than 250 years. Alan Rock, former Canadian ambassador to the United States, has said that this special relationship represents “a bond that is beyond practical. It borders on mystical.” The rise of nativist sentiment, however, has raised concerns over preserving this relationship.

A guide to computational thinking education, with a focus on artificial intelligence literacy and the integration of computing and physical objects.Computing has become an essential part of today’s primary and secondary school curricula. In recent years, K–12 computer education has shifted from computer science itself to the broader perspective of computational thinking (CT), which is less about technology than a way of thinking and solving problems—“a fundamental ...

The mystic differs from the ordinary religionist in that whereas the latter knows God through an objective revelation whether in nature or as embodied in the Bible (which is really only second-hand knowledge, mediate, external, the record of other people's visions and experiences), the mystic knows God by contact of spirit with spirit; cor ad cor loquitur. He has the immediate vision; he hears the still small voice speaking clearly to him in the silence of his soul. In this sense the mysti...

General and special studies on Christian mysticism are numerous enough; but it is somewhat remarkable that, in their introductory pages, authors, who have much to say of Plotinus and Neoplatonism, have nothing or very little on the still more cognate subject of Jewish mysticism. This is not, however, so very surprising, for, truth to tell, there is a singular dearth of anything like an adequate introduction to the study of Jewish mysticism itself. The impression left with the general reade...

An international overview of how policy makers, curriculum developers, and school practitioners can integrate computational thinking into K–12 curricula.In today’s digital society, computational thinking (CT) is a critical component of all children’s education. In Computational Thinking Curricula in K–12, editors Harold Abelson and Siu-Cheung Kong present a range of professional perspectives on the most effective ways to integrate CT into school curricula....