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Record Nr.

UNINA9910821603303321

Autore

Smith Chani Haran

Titolo

Tuning the soul : music as a spiritual process in the teachings of Rabbi Nahman of Bratzlav / / [Chani Haran Smith]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Leiden ; ; Boston, : Brill, 2010

ISBN

1-283-03917-6

9786613039170

90-04-18960-2

90-04-18381-7

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (248 p.)

Collana

IJS studies in Judaica ; ; v. 10

Disciplina

296.8/332092

Soggetti

Music - Religious aspects - Judaism

Spiritual life - Judaism

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Preliminary Material / C.H. Smith -- Introduction / C.H. Smith -- Chapter One. The Doctrine Of The ‘Good Points’ And Its Kabbalistic Sources / C.H. Smith -- Chapter Two. Music As A Spiritual Process / C.H. Smith -- Chapter Three. The Dual Personality Of The Tzadiq: Moses And Joseph / C.H. Smith -- Chapter Four. New Time, New Song / C.H. Smith -- Glossary / C.H. Smith -- The Ten Sefirot / C.H. Smith -- Bibliography / C.H. Smith -- Index / C.H. Smith.

Sommario/riassunto

This book is an in-depth study of the function of music in religious experience according to Rabbi Naḥman of Bratzlav. It provides new insights on his unique doctrine of the “Good Points”, which represent the core of loving kindness and holiness in the human soul, and the musical context in which they become both a means and a metaphor for spiritual transformation. Drawing on midrashic and kabbalistic sources, the book explores Naḥman’s perception of different types of “tzadiqim” (religious leaders), including himself, and the special role music plays in their leadership. It highlights the importance of creativity and renewal in the messianic process that involves both music and loving kindness.