Hebrew Alphabet; Author: Hoffman, Edward; Illustrator Silver, Karen; Hebrew; Hardback; Book;Paper Over Board; Not Applicable Binding; Not Applicable Edging

Author: Hoffman, Edward; Illustrator Silver, Karen
;; Hardback; Book;Paper Over Board; Not Applicable Binding; Not Applicable Edging; 22 Colour Illustrations
96 pages
Published: September 1998
Chronicle Books
Language: Hebrew
ISBN: 0811818837

Judaism has always regarded Hebrew as a sacred language, the medium of divine communication. And its letters are no ordinary forms. The very word for letter, or, means sign or wonder. The Hebrew Alphabet: A Mystical Journey reveals the spirituality and power of all 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet, from aleph, which signifies creative energy, to tar, symbolizing wholeness and joy. Eachconcise, historical, and poetic letter profile, written by Judaica scholar Edward Hoffman, is accompanied by a lustrous illustration wrought in hues of olive, blue, and silver. An exquisite gift and introduction to a beautiful spiritual practice, this insightful meditation delves into the rich mystical heritage of the letters, offering a modern link to ancient times, when contemplating the Hebrew'The Hebrew Alphabet: A Mystical Journey' reveals the spirituality and power of all 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet. An introduction to the rich mystical heritage of the Hebrew alphabet reveals the spirituality and history of all twenty-two letters and includes radiant illustrations by a first-time artist, making this a perfect gift book.