Tuning the soul : music as a spiritual process in the teachings of Rabbi Nahman of Bratzlav / [Chani Haran Smith].

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Smith, Chani Haran.

Series:

IJS studies in Judaica ; v. 10.

IJS studies in Judaica ; v. 10

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Naḥman, of Bratslav, 1772-1811--Views on music.

Naḥman.

Naḥman, of Bratslav, 1772-1811--Teachings.

Music--Religious aspects--Judaism.

Music.

Spiritual life--Judaism.

Spiritual life.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (248 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book is an in-depth study of the function of music in religious experience according to Rabbi Naḥman of Bratzlav. It provides new insights on his unique doctrine of the “Good Points”, which represent the core of loving kindness and holiness in the human soul, and the musical context in which they become both a means and a metaphor for spiritual transformation. Drawing on midrashic and kabbalistic sources, the book explores Naḥman’s perception of different types of “tzadiqim” (religious leaders), including himself, and the special role music plays in their leadership. It highlights the importance of creativity and renewal in the messianic process that involves both music and loving kindness.

Contents:

Preliminary Material / C.H. Smith

Introduction / C.H. Smith

Chapter One. The Doctrine Of The ‘Good Points’ And Its Kabbalistic Sources / C.H. Smith

Chapter Two. Music As A Spiritual Process / C.H. Smith

Chapter Three. The Dual Personality Of The Tzadiq: Moses And Joseph / C.H. Smith

Chapter Four. New Time, New Song / C.H. Smith

Glossary / C.H. Smith

The Ten Sefirot / C.H. Smith

Bibliography / C.H. Smith

Index / C.H. Smith.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-283-03917-6

9786613039170

90-04-18960-2

90-04-18381-7

OCLC:

707926000

Publisher Number:

10.1163/ej.9789004183810.i-232 DOI