This detailed and readable introduction to the Kabbalah -- the ancient system of Jewish mysticism -- illuminates its fascinating history and points out its striking parallels with astrology, yoga, numerology, and tarot: Over 100 illustrations, many reproductions of historic book plates, diagrams, and charts, bring the theories of Kabhalah vividly to life. Students of Kabbalism and anyone interested in esoteric thought will find Kabbalah an essential hand-book on the background, doctrines, and applications of this rich and important mystical system. Drawing on both traditional and interpretive texts, Ponce offers an unusually clear and inspiring explication of this complicated method of achieving illumination, linking it with the similarities found in Yoga, Buddhism, Gnosticism and other religions... A valuable work. " -- Library Journal Charles Ponce, Ph.D., studied comparative religion, psychology, and the psychology of religion at New York University, Columbia University, and the New School for Social Research. He has written and lectured extensively on Jungian psychology, comparative religion, and related fields. He is author of The Game of Wizards: Roots of Consciousness & the Esoteric Arts and The Archetype of the Unconscious & the Transfiguration of Therapy. Unusually designed and liberally illustrated, this introduction to the Kabbalah illuminates its strange and wonderful history. Points up the intimate relationship between man and his spiritual counterpart, and the ramifications this relationship has for our lives today. Striking parallels with astrology, tarot, numerology, and yoga are noted.