DECODING THE PAST« turns its lens on this inscrutable strain of Jewish mysticism, which has been inspiring practitioners for centuries yet has lately become something of a fad. How do these ancient teachings mesh with modern life? What secrets lie at the heart of its intricate textual manipulations? Is it an intellectual and spiritual exercise, or does it truly hold the meaning of existence? When and how did Kabbalah emerge? How much influence does it have over mainstream Jewish faith? Expand your understanding of this great and complex philosophy as you uncover the SECRETS OF KABBALAH.