Isaac Luria and his circle's paths to God
Second part: The innovator
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.59531/ots.2024.2.1.33-58Keywords:
Safed, jewish, kabbalah, innovation, messiah, healing, miracles, legendsAbstract
This study is the second part of a two-part study summarizing the activities of Isaac Luria in Safed,
the best-known figure in Jewish mysticism. This study further colours the portrait of Luria, highlighting his
unique religious genius, including his answers to some of life's greatest questions and explaining the
emergence of messianic thought in his oeuvre. It also illustrates his personal contacts within the community
with some short stories. The study offers a flavour of Luria's caring, charitable, soul-healing activities and his
miraculous methods. It concludes with a discussion of the legends as a source for shaping and spreading the
image of Luria, the holy man.
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