Jewish Mystical Autobiographies
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Historical analysis |
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| Population | Autobiographical writings of two Jewish mystics |
| Key points | Provides English translations of two autobiographical works, making available the detailed mystical experiences of Hayyim Vital and the visionary accounts of Yizhak Isaac Safrin. |
Abstract
Here are first-time English translations of the autobiographical works of two important and influential Jewish mystics. In the Book of Visions Rabbi Hayyim Vital (1542-1620), foremost disciple of R. Isaac Luria, describes his mystical experiences in great detail. In the Book of Secrets, Rabbi Yizhak Isaac Safrin of Komarno (1806-1874) recounts incidents in his life and visionary experiences.