Uniter of Heaven and Earth

A clear and penetrating account of the basis of Hasidic mysticism. Includes translations of many texts never before available in English. Uniter of Heaven and Earth explores an important stage in the development of Hasidism, the eighteenth-century Jewish mystical movement. The author presents a clear and penetrating account of the basis of Hasidic mysticism, clarifying its basic beliefs and contemplative practices. The underlying teachings of Hasidism are elucidated through translations of many