John Reece
February 15th 2006, 07:57 AM
The conclusion of a book review by Laurence Weider in the March 2006 edition of First Things brought a smile to my face:
For those who have wandered the many courtyards and chambers of the Kabbalists’ house of splendors, Kabbalah: A Very Short Introduction provides an always-appropriate reminder that no matter how clear each level of exploration, as layers accumulate, the window grows opaque. And, no matter how simple the set of directions, to follow these texts is to walk in a maze.
For those who have wandered the many courtyards and chambers of the Kabbalists’ house of splendors, Kabbalah: A Very Short Introduction provides an always-appropriate reminder that no matter how clear each level of exploration, as layers accumulate, the window grows opaque. And, no matter how simple the set of directions, to follow these texts is to walk in a maze.