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Book cover image of Chasidism by Natan Gurary

Authors: Natan Gurary, Noson Gurary
ISBN-13: 9780765759603, ISBN-10: 0765759608
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Aronson, Jason Inc.
Date Published: April 1997
Edition: 1st Edition

Author Biography: Natan Gurary

Book Synopsis

One of the pillars of chasidic thought is the idea that people can comprehend God better through their actions - specifically, by performing mitzvos (sacred deeds) - than by meditation. This concept is the basis for the beliefs and observances of Chasidism, founded by the Ba'al Shem Tov in the eighteenth century. Rabbi Noson Gurary discusses Chasidism in a straightforward and authentic manner, without diluting the profound teachings of this unique tradition.

	Introduction
Pt. I	The Chasidic Ethos	1
1	The Origins of Chasidism, the Ba'al Shem Tov, and Achiya HaShiloni	3
2	The Advent of the Chabad School	17
3	The Essence of Chasidism and Its Creative Contribution	29
4	The Paths of Chakira, Mussar, and Chasidism	55
Pt. II	Chasidic Mystical Theology	61
5	The Essence and the Or Ein Sof	63
6	The Purpose of Creation and the Descent of the Soul - as relates to the Zohar, the Arizal, and Chasidism	75
7	The Process of Creation: Tzimtzum and Related Concepts	93
8	Tohu and Tikkun - Turmoil and Restitution	123
9	The Oneness of God and the Spirituality of Matter	131
10	Divine Providence (Hashgacha Pratit) in the View of Maimonides and the Ba'al Shem Tov	139
11	The Role of Torah and Mitzvahs	159
Pt. III	Divine Service	175
12	Eliciting God's Essence	177
	Index	187