Mystical Concepts In Chassidism

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, to the new era of promulgation through the Chasidic movement. Special attention is given to the teachings of Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi, who first elucidated Kabbalistic concepts in a systematic manner and made them accessible to the average person.