Genesis 18:1-22:24

Genesis 12:1-17:27

Genesis 1:1-6:8

Genesis 47:28-50:26

Genesis 41:1-44:17

Genesis 44:18-47:27

Genesis 37:1-40:23

Genesis 32:3-36:43

Is it enough to live up the requirements of Jewish law for one to be holy? Is sanctity in this life possible for all of us—or only for a few saintly people?

Moshe Idel's critique of Gershom Scholem.

The first chapter of the biblical book of Ezekiel served as the textual starting point for the merkavah mystics—and hints at an image of God.

Few post-talmudic works have been as revered as the Zohar, the mystical commentary on the Torah.