The Seven Beggars: & Other Kabbalistic Tales of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov
Rejoice in the stories of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov—for their insight into the human condition and the realm of the mysterious. When Rabbi Nachman first started telling his stories, he declared: "Now I am going to tell you stories." The reason he did so was because in generations so far from God the only remedy was to present the secrets of the Torah—including even the greatest of them—in the form of stories. —from the Preface For centuries, spiritual teachers have told stories to convey lessons about God and perceptions of the world around us. Hasidic master Rebbe Nachman of Breslov (1772–1810) perfected this teaching method through his engrossing and entertaining stories that are fast-moving, brilliantly structured, and filled with penetrating insights. This collection presents the wisdom of Rebbe Nachman, translated by Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan and accompanied by illuminating commentary drawn from the works of Rebbe Nachman's pupils. This important work brings you authentic interpretations of Rebbe Nachman’s stories, allowing you to experience the rich heritage of Torah and Kabbalah that underlies each word of his inspirational teachings.
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Book details
- Author
- Chaim Kramer
- Imprint
- Jewish Lights, an imprint of Turner Publishing Company
- Published
- Formats
- Paperback, Hardcover
- Subjects
- Religion › Judaism › Kabbalah & Mysticism
- Topics
- Hasidic Judaism · Kabbalah · Jewish mysticism · rabbinical stories · spiritual teachings · Jewish folklore
- ISBN-13
- 9781580232500 (Paperback)9781683364351 (Hardcover)
About the author
REBBE NACHMAN OF BRESLOV was the founder of the Breslov Hasidic movement and the author of Likutey Moharan.
Nachman was the great-grandson of the Baal Shem Tov, founder of Hasidism. Born in Medzhybizh, Ukraine, in 1772, he attracted thousands of followers by combining the teachings of Kabbalah with Torah and Talmud scholarship, and was particularly known for his parables and kabbalistic stories.
Nachman died in Uman, Ukraine, on October 16, 1810, and is buried there. His teachings and tales continued to inspire followers worldwide for more than two centuries after his death.