Can we understand G-D and his creation? What is man’s role in
creation? How does G-D oversee his creations and to what final
purpose? Spiritual Illumination in the Modern World was conceived
as a work of Jewish outreach and targeted to help connect those who
feel distant from G-D and uninspired by the practices of the
religion, regardless of level of observance. For the committed
Spiritual Seeker there is a strong emphasis on the Jewish Mystical
tradition - the Kabbalah - which has so much to offer in addressing
the big questions in life. The book emphasises the vibrancy and
spiritual uplift at the heartbeat of Judaism - the Torah and the
Mitzvot. It is written in a distinctly modern idiom by an Orthodox
Jewish scientist, without cutting corners or relying on
oversimplifications. Notwithstanding, to aid clarity in
understanding interspersed throughout are helpful Figures,
Graphics, Tables, Visualisations and Summaries. In addition, most
Chapters begin with a short recapitulation of the previous chapter
in order to instil a sense of continuity and progression. Another
feature is that most of the chapters were crafted to be potentially
stand-alone self-contained units. After an Introduction, the work
opens by asking the tantalising question: Is Science on the verge
of Discovering G-D? followed by addressing perhaps the greatest
paradox faced in Jewish Philosophy (Hashkafa): Why did G-D create a
physical world populated by a species like mankind, the majority of
whom deny His very existence? By adopting visualisations, metaphors
and allegories, an ambitious attempt is made to impart insights
into the Oneness of the Creator (Hashem, may He be blessed) and His
Creations, focussing on the Supernal Worlds, G-D’s Emanations
(via the Sephirot) as well as governance of our physical existence.
Man, defined as a composite of the physical and Spiritual, is
represented as an ongoing conflict of opposing emotional forces -
the good inclination versus the evil inclination - the outcome of
which has cosmic ramifications. As the book reaches its climax, the
focus turns to the Torah and Mitzvot to expose infinite levels of
depth, many of which are accessible to man. The final chapter
touches on the Torah and Science debate and eschatology, the end of
days, our present era. The work completes by offering practical
advice towards Spiritual Illumination carefully selected from
several of the Great Figures in Jewish thought throughout the ages
including: the Rambam, the Arizal, the Ramchal, the Vilna Gaon, the
Rebbes of Lubavitch and Rav Kook.
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