Mystical Concepts in Chassidism: An Introduction to Kabbalistic Concepts and Doctrines

An excellent guide to the intricate concepts of Jewish mysticism found in Chabad Chasidic philosophy. It traces the history of Jewish mysticism from its earliest beginnings through its expansion in the Sixteenth Century and the new era of its promulgation through the Chasidic movement. Special attention is given to the teachings of Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi, who was the first to elucidate Kabbalistic concepts in a systematic manner and made them accessible to the average person.J. Immanuel Schochet is the author of 'Mystical Concepts in Chassidism: An Introduction to Kabbalistic Concepts and Doctrines', published 1998 under ISBN 9780826604125 and ISBN 0826604129.